Managing Director

OMGkPop; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic training SME business in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Managing Director/Head of Business to drive growth and lead through its expansion phase. You will develop the vision and lead a talented senior team, requiring over 10 years of experience in business leadership, with a strong track record in scaling. The ideal candidate should have a strategic approach and thrive in a high-growth setting. This role offers a full-time, in-person commitment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years demonstrable experience leading and growing businesses.
• Strong track record of scaling organisations.
• A strategic, hands-on inspirational leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented senior team of seven direct reports.
• Develop the vision and steer the organisation forward.
• Transform a thriving business into a market-leading brand.

Skills

Leadership capability

Commercial acumen

Experience in scaling businesses

Strategic leadership

B2B and B2C experience

Job description

We’re thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic and fast‑growing training SME business that is seeking an experienced Managing Director/Head of Business to lead through its next phase of expansion.

The company is currently generating circa £10 million in revenue, with ambitious plans to scale to £20 million within the next three years. Headcount sits at 7080 employees, and the goal is to grow this to around 200 over the same period.

The successful candidate will have proven experience scaling businesses, strong commercial acumen, and the leadership capability to shape, drive, and deliver a compelling growth strategy. You will have full autonomy to develop the vision and steer the organisation forward.

You will lead a talented senior team of seven direct reports, including the Heads of Marketing, Operations, Partnerships, and other key functions.

What Were Looking For

• 10+ years demonstrable experience leading and growing businesses
• A strong track record of scaling organisations
• Experience across both B2B and B2C environments
• A strategic, hands‑on inspirational leader who thrives in a high‑growth setting
• Comfortable with regular travel to meet business needs

If you’re excited by the challenge of transforming a thriving business into a market‑leading brand, we’d love to hear from you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person