General Manager

Inclusion IQ LTD; Omagh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European group is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-volume facility in Northern Ireland. This role involves overseeing operational command, managing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong leadership, financial acumen, and a background in high-compliance environments. This is a transformative position, perfect for a commercial operator ready to drive growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a General Manager in a large-scale operation.
• Experience in high-compliance environments.
• Track record of managing operational transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational command of a large facility.
• Own P&L and manage financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage complex labor models for efficiency.
• Act as the client interface and escalation point.

Skills

Site leadership

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Operational efficiency

Transformation management

Job description

General Manager

£90,000-£10,000

Inclusion IQ is proud to represent a high-growth European group that is currently executing a significant phase of strategic acquisitions and integration. We are seeking a heavy-hitting General Manager to lead a flagship site through a period of structural evolution.

The business is transitioning from a successful, independent operational model into a sophisticated corporate group structure. We need a leader who can maintain the site’s high-performance culture while introducing the governance, reporting, and systems required for a modern, multi-site enterprise.

The Role

Reporting to the Board/MD, you will have autonomous control of a major facility and its associated P&L. This is a role for a "commercial operator"—someone who understands the fine details of a busy, 24/7 technical operation but can also sit at the boardroom table to discuss margin, strategy, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Command: Full accountability for a large-scale, high-volume facility, ensuring maximum efficiency and service delivery.

• P&L Ownership: Manage the financial performance, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and driving revenue through operational excellence.

• Change Leadership: Lead through a "maturity journey," upgrading legacy processes to align with new group-wide standards and systems.

• Technical Compliance: Ensure the facility meets the most stringent regulatory and safety standards (High-care/High-compliance environment).

• Strategic Resource Management: Proactively manage complex labour models and facility overheads to ensure the site remains lean and agile.

• Client Interface: Act as the senior escalation point and commercial lead for high-value accounts.

Essential Criteria

• Proven Site Leadership: 5+ years as a General Manager (or equivalent) overseeing a large-scale, 24/7 operation with a significant headcount.

• High-Compliance Background: Experience in environments with rigorous technical/safety audits (e.g., highly regulated storage, manufacturing, or sensitive distribution).

• Transformation Experience: A proven track record of professionalising an operation or managing a site through an acquisition/merger.

• Commercial Fluency: Strong financial background with the ability to manage complex budgets and present data‑driven insights to stakeholders.

• People First: A leadership style that prioritises engagement and development over simple task management.