General Manager, Conservatories & Extensions Operations

Chase Taylor; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Taylor Recruitment are working on behalf of an established and growing fenestration and home improvement business. We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to drive the operational and commercial performance and support growth.

The role initially oversees the conservatory and extension operation, from sale through to completion, with potential to take broader responsibility across the business as it develops.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in General Management, Operations Management, Contracts Management or senior operational/project management.
• Strong knowledge of conservatory, extension or related residential construction projects.
• Experience managing projects from handover through planning, procurement, installation and aftercare.
• Track record of leading people and building accountable, effective teams.
• Sound commercial judgement with margins, profitability and cost control.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements.
• Confidence in decision-making and ownership of outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day management and operational performance of the conservatory and extension operation.
• Oversee delivery of projects to ensure efficiency, profitability and quality standards; lead, motivate and manage staff and partners.
• Own commercial performance including margins, budgets and cost control; identify process improvements.
• Monitor workloads, resources, project progress and performance against targets.
• Make timely, commercially sound decisions and implement them across the business.
• Maintain high standards of customer service throughout project lifecycles.
• Resolve operational, customer and project issues calmly and effectively.
• Collaborate with sales, surveying, installation, administration and senior management.
• Produce and use management information to support planning and performance improvement.

Skills

General Management

Operations Management

Contracts Management

Project Management

Leadership

Job description

Chase Taylor Recruitment are working on behalf of an established and growing fenestration and home improvement business. We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to drive the operational and commercial performance and support growth.

The role initially oversees the conservatory and extension operation, from sale through to completion, with potential to take broader responsibility across the business as it develops.