Become CEO by Acquiring & Leading an SME (UK)

Novastone Capital Advisors; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is seeking ambitious mid-career leaders to partner with us as Chief Executive Officer for a UK-based SME under our OLBO program. You will search, acquire, and lead a single company over up to 24 months, with strong support from NCA and an attractive equity-based incentive.

This opportunity excludes startups; candidates should have deep UK running experience, Executive MBA, and a track record in scaling businesses.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with leadership roles and full P&L responsibility.
• Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred.
• Min. 10+ years running and growing businesses or units in the UK.
• Strong motivation toward entrepreneurship and strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process with goal of acquiring a UK business in line with criteria.
• Manage the acquisition process with support of Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.
• Develop long-term strategy, 100-day plans and growth options.
• Grow top line via targeted marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review offerings, portfolio strategy and brand positioning; implement improvements.
• Oversee geographic expansion and market entry strategies.
• Ensure profitable growth and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

P&L ownership

Education

Executive MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is seeking ambitious mid-career leaders to partner with us as Chief Executive Officer for a UK-based SME under our OLBO program. You will search, acquire, and lead a single company over up to 24 months, with strong support from NCA and an attractive equity-based incentive.

This opportunity excludes startups; candidates should have deep UK running experience, Executive MBA, and a track record in scaling businesses.