General Manager

Intec Recruitment; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established roofing company in East Grinstead is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure smooth coordination between departments. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include monitoring financial performance and implementing company strategies. This role offers competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and a clear pathway to senior leadership as the company expands.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive training

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams and delivering measurable results.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated history of creating value, profitability, or expansion.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and coordinate between departments.
• Oversee a team of 19 experienced staff.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Team management

Results-driven

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established roofing and guttering specialist with over 16 years of successful operations across London and the South East. They operate in a unique niche with dedicated teams of full-fledged roofers — and they are now poised for significant expansion. To support this growth, they are seeking a General Manager to oversee day-to-day business operations, ensuring smooth management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven individual who thrives on challenge, accountability, and building something big from strong foundations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and ensure smooth coordination between departments.
• Oversee and support a team of 19 experienced staff (including remote team members).
• Implement and maintain company strategies, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve individual and company targets.
• Ensure every job is completed to the company's quality standards.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with the Director on business strategy and expansion initiatives.
• Identify areas for operational improvement and drive continual development.
• Maintain balance between growth and operational stability.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience managing teams and delivering measurable results.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with a natural sense of order and discipline.
• Capable of learning and applying new knowledge quickly - industry experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Able to work consistently and effectively within an established system, while adapting when necessary.
• Demonstrated history of creating value, profitability, or expansion in previous roles.
• Results-driven, energetic, and self-motivated with a long-term commitment mindset.
• Comfortable taking full responsibility for business performance and team outcomes.

Rewards & Progression

• Starting salary: Competitive (with performance-based bonuses)
• Bonuses: Substantial rewards for hitting and exceeding targets post-training
• Training: Comprehensive cross-functional training with direct mentorship from the Director
• Career growth: Clear pathway to senior leadership as the company expands

Application Process

If you are a proactive, determined individual who thrives on challenge and responsibility — and you want to help drive a company's success story — we want to hear from you