General Manager - Director

Lord Search & Selection; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a General Manager to lead a growing organization in Manchester's gas detection sector. The role involves overall strategic vision, operational delivery, and financial accountability. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership experience, P&L ownership, and a deep understanding of safety instrumentation. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £85,000-£95,000 plus bonuses and benefits, providing an opportunity to drive market expansion and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Benefits

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a General Manager or senior leadership role with full P&L accountability.
• Strong understanding of gas detection, safety instrumentation, or engineered products.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex businesses.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the company's strategic plan for growth.
• Assume full P&L responsibility for budgets and financial performance.
• Oversee operational, commercial, and technical functions.

Skills

P&L accountability

Leadership in regulated markets

Commercial growth delivery

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Strategic Leadership Full P&L Ownership Industrial & Commercial Safety Solutions

Location: Manchester

Salary: Circa 85,000- 95,000 + bonus & benefits

An established and growing business operating within the gas detection and safety sector is seeking a General Manager to lead the organisation through its next phase of development. The role carries overall accountability for strategy, operational delivery and financial performance.

This appointment calls for a commercially astute leader with strong sector knowledge, capable of balancing technical excellence, regulatory compliance and profitable growth within safety‑critical environments.

The role:

To set and deliver the company's strategic vision, ensuring the business operates efficiently, profitably and in alignment with shareholder objectives, while strengthening its position as a trusted provider of gas detection solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and implement the company's strategic plan to drive sustainable growth and market expansion
• Assume full P&L responsibility, managing budgets, forecasts and overall financial performance
• Provide high-quality insight and recommendations to the Board on market trends, risks and opportunities
• Oversee all operational, commercial and technical functions, ensuring effective cross‑functional collaboration
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners and regulatory bodies
• Lead product and technology strategy, including oversight of R&D and new product introduction
• Ensure best practice across manufacturing, service and supply chain operations
• Embed a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, industry standards and regulatory requirements

The person:

• Proven experience in a General Manager or senior leadership role with full P&L accountability
• Strong understanding of gas detection, safety instrumentation, industrial sensors or related engineered products
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex businesses within regulated markets
• Commercially driven, with a track record of delivering growth while maintaining operational discipline
• Comfortable operating at Board level, with the presence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders
• A decisive, principled leader who inspires confidence and drives high performance

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV quoting reference 10228.