General Manager

The Executive Partnership; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is looking for a General Manager / Principal to lead its operations while blending commercial and academic leadership. This pivotal role involves managing a multidisciplinary team, developing strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with training standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven leadership background in a professional training environment with strong business management and communication skills. The salary ranges from £130k to £170k plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership track record in a professional training environment or higher education.
• Strong business management skills and financial awareness.
• Experience developing high-quality curriculums or training programs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the company’s operations to achieve business objectives.
• Manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for educational priorities.
• Ensure compliance and maintain exceptional training quality.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to enhance programme quality.

Skills

Leadership

Financial P&L awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading provider of world‑class training solutions in their specialist field. Their leadership structure brings together strong business expertise with high‑quality educational stewardship.

They are seeking an exceptional General Manager / Principal to lead the training company — a unique role that combines operational and commercial leadership with academic oversight. The successful candidate will drive strategic growth while ensuring our training remains at the forefront of global standards. The position reports to the Managing Director.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Managing Director, key responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspects of the company’s operations to achieve business objectives and educational excellence.
• Manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering close collaboration between administrative and training staff.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that align educational priorities with sustainable business growth.
• Compliance and regulatory management, maintaining exceptional training quality.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, regulatory authorities, and industry partners to enhance programme quality and reputation.

THE PERSON & OPPORTUNITY

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally respected training organisation, that is part of a wider international group. This is an important leadership position within the company at a pivotal time in its growth and development.

The role blends business management with academic leadership and requires someone who can drive strategic business performance while ensuring our training remains at the forefront of industry standards.

You should have the following – A proven leadership track record in, for example, a professional training environment, technical services company, commercially orientated higher education college or university.

You will have strong business management skills, including some financial P&L awareness and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The role will suit a robust, commercial and ambitious personality.

Additional beneficial experience includes experience developing or overseeing high‑quality curriculum or training programmes; programme and change management expertise. Salary 130k – 170k + Bonus / Benefits. The salary range is a guide.