Managing Director

AR Hine Associates; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic environmental services business in Leatherhead is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead the company through its next growth phase. You will provide strategic leadership, drive operational excellence, and develop the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate has strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in business growth. This is a pivotal role with significant impact on the company's future.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior operational or general management roles.
• Experience of scaling and growing businesses.
• Strong strategic thinking and exceptional execution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across all areas of the business.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure resilient processes.
• Lead and develop the senior leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Relationship building

Job description

Our client is a dynamic, maintenance and environmental services business with ambitious growth plans. With a strong market position, we are now seeking an outstanding Managing Director to lead the next stage of the company's journey.

As Managing Director, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the business, working closely with the founder CEO and the senior leadership team to drive performance, deliver sustainable growth, and ensure the long-term success of the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across all areas of the business.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring resilient processes and consistent delivery.
• Lead, inspire and develop the senior leadership team
• Own and deliver the company's strategic roadmap and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee key support functions including customer service and sales administration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners and stakeholders.
• Work alongside the CEO on strategic projects and growth opportunities.
• Champion cultural development, employee engagement and high performance across the business.

Candidate Profile

• A proven track record in senior operational or general management roles.
• Experience of scaling and growing businesses.
• Strong strategic thinking and exceptional execution capabilities.
• Outstanding people leadership and team development skills.
• Commercial acumen, resilience and proven change management expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience of working with founding business owners (desirable).

Personal Qualities

• A versatile, confident leader with high emotional intelligence.
• Calm, resilient and credible under pressure.
• A hands-on problem-solver who can balance strategic vision with operational delivery.
• Professional, collaborative and able to challenge constructively.

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, ambitious business at a pivotal time in its development. The role offers significant scope to make a lasting impact and to lead the company into its next phase of growth