Managing Director

Henderson Brown; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Managing Director in the Food Industry to provide strategic leadership and oversee a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a structured FMCG background and experience in senior leadership roles. This role offers the opportunity to shape the business with a competitive salary and benefits package, leading to sustainable growth. Apply now for further information.

Benefits

Competitive executive-level salary

Benefits package

Longer-term incentives

Qualifications

• Structured FMCG commercial and operational background, ideally in Food categories.
• Experience in a senior leadership role and as part of an operating Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and set ambitious targets across functions.
• Oversee a high-performing senior leadership team and foster a culture of agility and excellence.
• Build and foster strong relationships, including with major customers and industry institutions.
• Enhance the organization’s reputation as an employer of choice.
• Lead operational efficiency improvements in the short term.
• Shape and lead business to drive growth as part of an operating Board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational efficiency

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Managing Director – Food Industry

Location: Midlands, and London, UK

Henderson Brown is partnering with an esteemed food business to recruit for a newly created Managing Director role. This is a fast-paced, dynamic business with a healthy relationship with a number of renowned clients across the United Kingdom. They have tremendous growth aspirations, and a strong entrepreneurial instinct and growth mindset are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and set ambitious targets across functions.
• Oversee a high-performing senior leadership team, define roles and foster a culture of agility and excellence.
• Build and foster strong internal and external relationships, including major customers and industry institutions.
• Enhance the organisation's reputation as an employer and partner of choice.
• Lead operational efficiency improvements in the short term.
• Shape and lead the business to drive growth and change as part of an operating Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Structured FMCG commercial and operational background, ideally in Food categories.
• Experience in a senior leadership role and as part of an operating Board of Directors.

What we offer

You will have the opportunity to shape and lead this business, with a competitive executive-level salary and benefits package, including longer-term incentives.

If you are a results-oriented strategic leader with drive, resilience, and a deep understanding of the commercial operational landscape, apply for this role to contribute to sustainable growth and success.

Please reach out to Henderson Brown for the full candidate pack and further information.