Managing Director

Handley James Chemical has been retained to confidentially search for an experienced Managing Director for one of their key clients. An industry leading expert, part of a £multimillion, global business with sites worldwide. You will lead the UK company including all aspects, functions, and its multiple sites.   This role is an amazing opportunity for the right individual and is UK based, the role can be located anywhere within commutable distance to one of their UK sites – locations to be discussed.   As Managing Director, you will lead and develop the senior leadership team, driving the company’s performance, environmental responsibility and ensure accountability, with full P+L responsibility.   Key Responsibilities  

• Full financial responsibility for growth and profitability, business planning and setting financial budgets.
• You will develop and lead, organisational design.
• Lead customer management including customer satisfaction and retention.
• Leadership in strategic and business-critical projects, including acquisition integrations and global group projects.
• You will implement and instil the company values, mission, vision, and strategic choices.
• Reporting into the wider EMEA Region, you will also share best practice in the wider group business.

  Candidate Requirements  

• Degree (Technical or Commercial) and MBA or equivalent is preferred.
• Proven experience at a senior leadership level with exceptional people leadership skills and adaptability.
• Experience leading multiple sites within the service provision, chemical or similar manufacturing environments.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Experience in project management.
• You will be an influential individual and be a visible leader within the UK business.
• Ability and willingness to travel both UK and within the EMEA region throughout the year.

  This role is an exceptional opportunity for the right individual to shape how the UK business evolves and continues to grow.   In return our client is offering a very attractive package including salary c£100,000 - £120,000pa, car/allowance, bonus, and benefits TBD.   If this role is of interest, please click the link below or contact Stuart Tomkinson for a confidential discussion – as we are working under NDA for this position, I would appreciate an arranged discussion before sending any company information.