General Manager

Owen Daniels; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leader in low carbon technology solutions is seeking a General Manager to oversee the Manchester office. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, fostering a supportive culture, and driving business development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and decision-making skills, with a focus on commercial awareness. Benefits include 25 days' annual leave, flexible working, and enhanced family rights.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave per annum

Flexible Working 1 Day from home

Company Sick Pay & Enhanced family friendly rights

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management experience, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience of implementing change and taking people on the journey.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify, and the confidence to pursue, new business.
• Strong decision-making skills, ability to balance financial discipline and commercial opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Manchester office, ensuring a professional and supportive working environment.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues, leading by example.
• Close liaison with Head Office to ensure effective communication.
• Record, report on and manage expenditure in the office.
• Collaborate closely to drive business development activities.
• Responsible for financial oversight and cost management.
• Proactively drive commercial activities in the region.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Change implementation

Commercial awareness

Decision-making skills

Job description

Overview

Our client is a market leader in supplying low carbon technology solutions. They are looking for a General Manager to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible, on a day-to-day basis, for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Manchester office. This newly created role will play a central part in leading and shaping the culture within the Manchester office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Manchester office, ensuring a professional and supportive working environment, and alignment with the vision and values.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues, leading by example and setting high expectations in relation to conduct and professionalism.
• Close liaison with Head Office to ensure key messaging is communicated effectively to colleagues in the Manchester office, and in a timely manner.
• Record, report on and manage expenditure in the Manchester office.
• Collaborate closely with Account and Client Account Managers to drive business development activities in the region.
• Responsible for the financial oversight and cost management associated with the office.
• Proactively drive commercial activities in the region, increasing awareness of the diverse range of low carbon solutions.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management experience, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience of implementing change and taking people on the journey.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify, and the confidence to pursue, new business.
• Strong decision-making skills, ability to balance financial discipline and commercial opportunity.

Company Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave per annum + bank holidays (annual leave increases with service)
• Flexible Working 1 Day from home after successful completion of Probation
• Company Sick Pay & Enhanced family friendly rights (enhanced maternity, paternity)
• Pension (contributions are currently 5% employee, 3% employer)

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