CEO in Slough)

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

Job summary

A growing mission-led services business in Slough is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its next phase of development. The ideal candidate will possess P&L ownership, strong commercial acumen, and experience in service-led organizations. This role involves setting a business plan focused on sustainable growth and oversight of a multi-functional team. With a competitive package of £100,000-£120,000 plus benefits, this is an opportunity to shape a purpose-driven organization at a pivotal point in its evolution.

Benefits

Competitive package

High autonomy and influence

Opportunity for performance-related incentives

Qualifications

• Proven senior leader or general manager experience in service-led organisations.
• Strong track record of improving operational performance and financial outcomes.
• Experience leading and developing teams of 20+.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a clear business plan focused on sustainable growth.
• Hold full P&L responsibility including budgeting and financial governance.
• Lead, develop, and motivate a multi-functional team of approximately 20 employees.

Skills

P&L ownership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Operational performance improvement

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.

• 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