Managing Director, Commercial Lead [Bakery]

Luminary Bakery; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Bakery is seeking a Managing Director, Commercial Lead to shape our business, driving social impact and commercial success. This role includes leading a dynamic team, fostering partnerships, and ensuring financial sustainability, while empowering women through training and employment. Join us to make a difference in a mission-driven enterprise.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role.
• Background in social enterprise or non-profit preferred.
• Strong record in driving commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the social enterprise.
• Drive commercial growth by increasing sales and developing new products.
• Represent the bakery externally and ensure governance oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Luminary Bakery Ltd. is seeking an experiencedManaging Director, Commercial Leadto lead and expand our social enterprise, driving both commercial success and social impact during an exciting period of growth. This is a pivotal role with the opportunity to shape the future of our business, ensuring we continue to empower women through training, employment, and community.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to increase sales, develop new products with our talented baking team, and foster key partnerships to strengthen our brand. With our new production unit now open, the key focus will be driving sales and ensuring we maximise its capacity. They will work closely with the Finance Director to maintain financial sustainability while overseeing commercial development and overall strategic direction.

In addition to driving commercial growth, the Managing Director will lead a dedicated team, ensuring our values of Quality, Purpose, Community, and Inclusivity are embedded in every aspect of our work.The Managing Director will work closely with the CEO of the Charity, Luminary Limited, to ensure close cooperation and good communications between both organisations in order to fulfil the joint mission.This role also involves governance oversight, representing Luminary Bakery externally, and reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

If you are a dynamic, commercially driven leader with a passion for social enterprise, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Get in Return

At Luminary Bakery, you can expect to join a mission-driven enterprise where your leadership will directly impact the lives of women overcoming disadvantages. We offer a competitive salary, a supportive and inclusive team culture, and the opportunity to lead a growing organisation with both commercial and social objectives.

From the moment you join you have 21 days of holidays exclusive of bank holidays.

How to Apply

If you are inspired by our mission and excited to contribute to our growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click the external application link download the job pack for further information.

Applications should include a covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining your motivation for applying for the role and how you meet the Person Specification.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly

encouraged. We may close the application process early if a suitable

candidate is identified.

If you have any questions relating to the role or the process or would like anyadjustments made to accommodate your needs, please contact Natasha Isaat Luminary Bakery by email at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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