Group Head, Corporate Services

Westfield Consulting - Our client in the Manufacturing space (recycling) is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Head, Corporate Services

Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Manufacturing (Recycling) Report: Group Managing Director / CEO Supervises: Corporate Communication, HSE and HR

Job Summary

To provide strategic leadership and integrated oversight of Corporate Communications, HSE, and Human Resources to build a strong corporate brand, a safe and compliant operating environment, and a high-performance workforce that supports the Group's recycling, sustainability, and growth objectives.

The role holder is the custodian of the Group's reputation, people, culture, and safety license to operate.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership:

Develop and execute the Group Corporate Services Strategy aligned to the Group's 3–5-year business plan

Serve as a member of the Group Executive Committee, advising the GMD/CEO and Board on reputation, people and safety risks

Drive ESG reporting, sustainability disclosures and compliance with NESREA, LASEPA, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), and other regulators

Lead annual Corporate Services budget, manpower planning and cost optimization

Corporate Communication - Oversight:

Oversee corporate brand, media relations, crisis communications, internal communications, CSR, and stakeholder engagement

Position the Group as Nigeria's leading recycling / circular economy brand with government, FMCG producers, EPR bodies, donors, and communities

Oversee all press releases, annual / sustainability reports, social media, website, and public affairs

Manage reputational risk and lead crisis communication during plant incidents, regulatory enforcement or community disputes

Oversee government relations with Federal Ministry of Environment, State Ministries, NESREA, NITDA, and industry associations (e.g. Recyclers Association of Nigeria)

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) - Oversight:

Own Group HSE Policy, HSE Management System and ensure full compliance with the Nigerian Factories Act, NESREA Regulations, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Ensure a zero-harm culture across recycling plants, collection centers, logistics fleet, and warehouses

Oversee HSE audits, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and closure of corrective actions

Ensure environmental compliance: wastewater, air emissions, noise, fire safety, PPE, machine guarding for balers, shredders, extruders, PET lines

Report HSE KPIs to Board monthly: LTIFR, TRIR, near-misses, environmental incidents, regulatory inspections

Approve HSE training, emergency drills, and contractor safety management

Human Resources - Oversight:

Oversee Group HR strategy: talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, succession planning

Oversee manpower for plant workers, sorters, drivers, engineers, and corporate staff - including shift patterns and casual / contract labor compliance

Drive culture, engagement, discipline, and industrial relations - manage unions, staff associations and grievance handling

Oversee HRIS, payroll accuracy, statutory compliance: PENCOM, ITF, NSITF, NHIS, PAYE, Labor Act

Lead executive recruitment, leadership development and retention of critical talent (Plant Managers, Engineers, HSE Officers)

Approve HR policies, staff handbook, disciplinary and reward framework

Governance & Risk:

Ensure all three departments have documented SOPs, KPIs and audit trails

Ensure data protection compliance under NDPA 2023 for staff and stakeholder data

Present quarterly Corporate Services report to Board

Key Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Human Resources, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

MBA / MSc in HR, Communications, Sustainability or related field – preferred

Professional certifications: CIPM, SHRM, CIPR, NEBOSH / IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor - at least 2 required

Must have 12-18 years post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership overseeing at least 2 of the 3 functions

Experience in Manufacturing, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Waste / Recycling, or Industrial sector in Nigeria – preferred

Proven experience managing regulators, media, unions and Board stakeholders

Salary N30,000,000 – N36,000,000 per annum.