Head of Business

Evans Halshaw; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Halshaw is seeking a passionate Head of Business for their Vauxhall Peugeot dealership in Hull West. This role involves driving financial success, empowering teams, and ensuring exceptional customer service. With structured career development and a supportive culture, this position is ideal for an individual ready to make a significant impact in the automotive sector.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company car

Pension scheme

Family health care

Life assurance schemes

Exclusive discounts on vehicles

Access to coaching and mentoring

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Proven top-performer at leadership level within the automotive sector.
• Knowledgeable of vehicle, consumer credit, and trade practice legislation.
• Experienced in managing budgets and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver top financial results across all departments.
• Ensure all processes meet FCA regulations.
• Champion customer service and build relationships with manufacturers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer-oriented

Job description

Head of Business

Evans Halshaw

Vauxhall Peugeot, Hull West

Competitive salary plus company car, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, family health care and life assurance schemes, exclusive discounts on new and used vehicles and aftersales services.

Are you ready to drive beyond the possible; to work for an industry game-changer with inspirational people and the opportunity to thrive in your career?

Here at Evans Halshaw, we’re going through an exciting period of transformation, and we’re looking for a passionate Head of Business to play a key part in shaping our future.

As Head of Business at Vauxhall Peugeot Hull West, you’ll be instrumental in shaping our future. Your role will involve driving the financial success of one of the most renowned automotive brands in the market, empowering your team to be the best they can be, whilst being fueled by the potential to thrive in your career. This is the perfect opportunity for an inspirational and collaborative individual to transform our business.

If you’re looking for a role that’s a blend of being fast-paced and challenging, with a culture that enables you to be yourself and enjoy the ride, you’ll feel right at home:

Why Evans Halshaw:

• Structured career paths with ongoing development opportunities: We believe in nurturing talent from within, creating a culture where your growth is our mission. You’ll have access to coaching, mentoring, and tailored training programmes to help you flourish.
• Opportunities to apply for our Aspiring National Franchise Director programme, tailored around your future aspirations and skills growth. We will support you in driving your career forward with guidance from senior leaders and our dedicated learning team.
• Work-life balance: This role is fast-paced and challenging, but we are committed to ensuring you have a great work-life balance. You’ll have space to recharge, pursue passions, and enjoy quality time outside of work.

Your Journey as a Head of Business:

• Deliver top financial results across all departments, providing a first-class experience for your associates and customers.
• Ensure all processes and standards meet FCA regulations, maintaining showroom excellence aligned with manufacturer standards.
• Champion outstanding customer service, coaching your team to deliver excellence.
• Lead all aspects of your dealership, including new and used car sales, parts, labour, and aftersales care.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talented associates, supporting their growth through reviews, training, and progression plans.
• Build meaningful relationships with manufacturers by implementing brand strategies, policies, and procedures to a high standard.

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We’re looking for someone who is:

• A proven top-performer at leadership level within the automotive sector, driven by a passion for the industry.
• Knowledgeable of vehicle, consumer credit, and trade practice legislation, capable of satisfying GI Compliance requirements and maintaining good financial repute.
• Experienced in managing budgets and leading high-performing teams, motivating and coaching for excellence.
• Customer-oriented with excellent communication skills and a people-first mindset.

Life at Evans Halshaw;

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax and recharge.
• Celebrate your birthday with an extra day off.
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies support you when it matters most.
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart.
• Celebrate long service milestones with us.
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and career growth opportunities.
• Save on commuting with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Access high street discounts to make everyday life more rewarding.
• Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme if you know someone perfect for Lithia UK.

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people. As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming personal transportation and setting new standards for customer experience. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—drive everything we do. Join us to be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.