CEO – Build and Lead Your Own SME Business Consultancy

thexton armstrong uk; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected international consultancy brand is seeking experienced business leaders or senior consultants to build a consultancy that transforms SMEs. This opportunity allows you to mentor SME owners, leveraging a decade-tested framework and brand support while maintaining autonomy over your business. You will bring 12+ years of leadership experience and a passion for empowering others, contributing to impactful business growth and profitability in the UK.

Benefits

Autonomy to shape your business

Structured training and launch support

Continuous professional development

Access to a respected brand and tools

Qualifications

• 12+ years in senior management or business ownership.
• Expertise in at least two areas: strategy, finance, marketing, sales, operations, or consulting.
• A genuine passion for helping entrepreneurs and SMEs grow.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow your consultancy within your licensed region.
• Mentor and guide SME owners using structured programmes.
• Develop business relationships with professional networks and local partners.

Skills

Senior management experience

Strategic thinking

Financial expertise

Sales and marketing experience

Operations understanding

Consulting experience

Job description

Turn Your Leadership Experience into a Business That Transforms SMEs

You have spent years driving performance, leading teams, and delivering results. Now, it is time to build something of your own — a business that helps others succeed.

About The Opportunity

This is a licensed opportunity, giving you the freedom of business ownership with the structure and backing of a respected international brand. You will support SME owners to strengthen their strategy, profitability, and growth potential, creating measurable value for their businesses and your own.

Who You Are

You are an experienced business leader, owner, or senior consultant seeking a more independent, purposeful next chapter.

You are likely to have:

• 12+ years in senior management or business ownership.
• Expertise in at least two of : strategy, finance, marketing, sales, operations, or consulting.
• A genuine passion for helping entrepreneurs and SMEs grow.
• Strong interpersonal and commercial judgement.

Your attributes

• Entrepreneurial: You think like an owner, act on opportunity, and deliver results.
• Resilient: You stay composed under pressure and thrive on challenge.
• Curious & Empathic: You enjoy understanding people and unlocking their potential.
• Collaborative: You value shared knowledge and professional community.

What You Will Do

• Build and grow your consultancy within your licensed region.
• Mentor and guide SME owners using our structured programmes.
• Develop business relationships with professional networks and local partners.
• Combine autonomy with the support of an international brand and community.

What’s in It for You

• The chance to build a business with genuine impact and long-term value.
• The autonomy to shape your schedule, clients, and income.
• Access to respected brand, tools, and continuous professional support.
• The satisfaction of combining purpose, freedom, and profit.

We Provide

• A Proven Model: A decade-tested framework for SME growth and profitability.
• Structured Training & Launch Support: Three weeks of core training and one-to-one launch coaching.
• Continuous Development: Ongoing mentoring, marketing support, and access to global best practices.
• Exclusive Territory: Operate in your region with full brand rights and minimal overheads.

Apply Now

If you are ready to turn your experience into impact — to guide, mentor, and empower SME owners while building a business of your own, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief note explaining what inspires you about this opportunity.

Join us in shaping the future of UK SMEs.