Managing Director - Growth Leader for Aerospace & Defence

Elevation Recruitment Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a commercially-driven Managing Director to lead a long-established precision engineering business. You will report to the Board, own the growth agenda, and shape the company’s future across Aerospace, Defence and high-value markets.

You will win new business, expand strategic accounts with OEMs and Tier One suppliers, build a high-performing leadership team, protect margins, and drive investments with the operations group while pursuing select acquisitions

Qualifications

• Proven track record of growing multi-million-pound order books in aerospace/defence or precision manufacturing.
• Existing relationships with OEMs and Tier One suppliers.
• Strong commercial credibility in leading high-value engineering programs.
• Board-level experience in precision engineering or advanced manufacturing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in boardroom and shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term commercial growth strategy.
• Win new business and expand strategic accounts across aerospace, defence, and precision manufacturing.
• Build relationships with OEMs, Tier One suppliers and key industry decision-makers.
• Lead and inspire an experienced senior leadership team.
• Protect margins, drive operational excellence and support investment decisions.
• Identify future acquisition, partnership and market development opportunities.

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a commercially-driven Managing Director to lead a long-established precision engineering business. You will report to the Board, own the growth agenda, and shape the company’s future across Aerospace, Defence and high-value markets.

You will win new business, expand strategic accounts with OEMs and Tier One suppliers, build a high-performing leadership team, protect margins, and drive investments with the operations group while pursuing select acquisitions