CEO – Lead Your Own Business Consultancy

thexton armstrong uk; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business consultancy in Maidstone is looking for experienced business leaders to build their own consultancy. As a partner, you will use a proven model to mentor SMEs, helping them grow and thrive while enjoying the autonomy of business ownership. Ideal candidates will have 12+ years of experience in management or ownership and a passion for entrepreneurship. This opportunity offers a chance to make a real impact while achieving personal freedom and profit.

Benefits

Structured training and launch support

Ongoing mentoring and marketing support

Autonomy to shape your schedule

Qualifications

• 12+ years in senior management or business ownership.
• Expertise in strategy, finance, marketing, sales, or operations.
• 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.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong interpersonal skills

Commercial judgement

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.

As a Thexton Armstrong Partner, you will own and lead your own SME business mentoring consultancy within your local market, using a proven international system trusted by business leaders for over a decade.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apply with your CV and a brief note on what inspires you about this opportunity.

Join us in shaping the future of UK SMEs.