CEO

Cast UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing services business in Slough is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation at a pivotal point in its evolution. The successful candidate will have full accountability for performance, focusing on sustainable growth, profitability, and operational resilience. This role requires a proven senior leader with strong P&L ownership, team leadership experience, and excellent stakeholder management skills. A competitive package of £100,000-£120,000 plus benefits is offered, with scope for performance-related incentives.

Benefits

Competitive package

Performance-related incentives

High level of autonomy

Qualifications

• Proven senior leader or general manager with experience running service-led organisations.
• Demonstrable P&L ownership.
• Track record of improving operational performance and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a clear business plan focused on sustainable growth.
• Hold full P&L responsibility including financial governance.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure service reliability.

Skills

P&L ownership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Slough

£100,000 - £120,000 Benefits

The Opportunity

We are a growing, mission-led services business supported by proprietary technology and operating within a regulated, customer-critical environment. The organisation partners with public-facing institutions to deliver reliable, safety-focused services that improve operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Having established a strong market presence, the business is now entering a key phase of professionalisation and value creation. The Board is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next stage of development, strengthening commercial performance, operational capability, and strategic readiness.

The Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will have full accountability for the performance and direction of the business, combining strategic leadership with hands‑on operational oversight.

This role is well suited to a commercially astute leader who is comfortable operating in a small, fast‑moving organisation, close to customers, teams, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a clear business plan focused on sustainable growth, profitability, and operational resilience
• Hold full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, margin improvement, and financial governance
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations to ensure service reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Lead, develop, and motivate a multi‑functional team of approximately 20 employees
• Strengthen systems, processes, and performance management to support scalability
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key partners and stakeholders
• Work closely with the Board to ensure effective governance, transparency, and strategic alignment
• Support preparations for future strategic options, including investment, partnership, or exit

About You

You will be a proven senior leader or general manager with experience running service‑led organisations and taking full accountability for results.

You are likely to bring :

• Demonstrable P&L ownership and strong commercial acumen
• Experience leading and developing teams of 20 people
• A track record of improving operational performance and financial outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A pragmatic, hands‑on leadership style suited to growth‑stage businesses
• A values‑led approach with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and service quality
• Experience in regulated, logistics, operational, or technology‑enabled service environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join

• Opportunity to lead a purpose‑driven organisation at a pivotal point in its evolution
• High level of autonomy and influence, working closely with an engaged Board
• Ability to shape systems, culture, and long‑term value creation
• Competitive package of £100,000-£120,000 plus benefits, with scope for performance‑related incentives