CEO

Alexander Daniels Global; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to steer a deep-tech scale-up in Additive Manufacturing. This role involves defining strategic growth plans, leading commercial activities, and overseeing financial management. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences, executive leadership experience, and a strong track record in business development. Competitive salary with potential bonuses and equity participation is offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus scheme

Potential equity participation

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in a commercial technology environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Track record in business development and technology scaling.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver strategic growth plans.
• Lead commercial activities including sales and marketing.
• Oversee financial management and investor relations.
• Play a pivotal role in fundraising for expansion.
• Build and nurture a high-performing team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Business development

Communication skills

Financial management

Talent acquisition

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Job description

Chief Executive Officer - Deep Tech / Additive Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has opened for a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead a fast-growing, deep-tech scale-up at the forefront of Additive Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with the ability to set strategic direction, drive commercial success, and inspire a high-performing team through the company's next stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver strategic growth plans, aligning operations, technology, and business development.
• Lead commercial activities, including sales, marketing, partnerships, and brand positioning.
• Oversee financial management, including forecasting, reporting, and investor relations.
• Play a pivotal role in fundraising and capital raising to accelerate expansion.
• Build and nurture a motivated, high-performing team through talent acquisition, development, and retention.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management across the business.
• Collaborate closely with technical leadership to bring cutting-edge technologies into industrial application.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences, with strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Proven executive leadership experience in a commercial technology environment, ideally within additive manufacturing, advanced engineering, or industrial technology.
• Track record in business development, fundraising, and scaling technology companies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at every level.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a start-up/scale-up environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus scheme, including potential equity participation.
• The chance to lead a pioneering company shaping the future of digital manufacturing.

If you're a forward-thinking leader ready to make a significant impact in deep tech and advanced manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.