Secretary Board of Directors

Board Secretary | Semi-Government Organisation

Location: UAE

We are partnering with a leading semi-government organisation in the UAE to appoint an experienced Board Secretary.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Board of Directors, ensuring strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance and effective board operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Board of Directors and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, resolutions and follow-up actions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Provide guidance on board procedures, governance matters and relevant legal obligations.
• Liaise with board members, senior executives, legal teams and external stakeholders.
• Maintain statutory records, board documentation and corporate governance reporting.
• Support the implementation of governance best practices across the organisation.

Requirements

• Legal background essential, ideally with a degree in Law.
• Fluent Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Previous experience as a Board Secretary, Company Secretary or in a senior corporate governance role.
• Experience within a large corporate group, publicly listed company or major government-linked organisation is essential.
• Strong understanding of UAE corporate governance regulations and board procedures.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at Board and C-suite level.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality.

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35K AED p/m