General Manager Covent Garden Market Authority

Morepeople 01780; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A prominent market authority in Hounslow is seeking a General Manager to oversee New Covent Garden Market. The role demands a dynamic business leader responsible for profitability and leadership across various market elements. Candidates should excel in managing complexity and have a proven track record in strategic business leadership. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, setting the standard for people management and strategic thinking.
• Work closely with commercial and property teams, balancing tenant needs and redevelopment pressures.
• Shape strategy and develop the market for future generations.
• Represent the business with stakeholders, influencing outcomes at every level.
• Thrive on complexity, build strong teams, and manage a large, fast-paced business.

Job description

Overview

General Manager, Covent Garden Market Authority

An exciting opportunity has arisen to take charge of the running of New Covent Garden Market. Could this be a gateway to an MBE, whilst delivering future development for the market?

We are searching for a dynamic business leader to take charge of CGMA, based at their site in Nine Elms. This is a pivotal role, responsible for driving profitability, ensuring financial health, and delivering best-in-class leadership across the multifaceted elements of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, setting the standard for people management, strategic thinking, and delivering the Authority's vision.
• Work closely with commercial and property teams, balancing the needs of tenants, redevelopment pressures, whilst setting strategic priorities to deliver a sustainable, world-class horticultural market.
• Think big while managing the detail, shaping strategy and developing the market for future generations, collaborating with senior peers across the wider framework.
• Represent the business with the Board, tenants, and external stakeholders, influencing outcomes and championing performance at every level.
• We're looking for a strong, hands-on leader: someone who thrives on complexity, builds strong teams, and can join up the moving parts of a large, fast-paced business.