Adjacency Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Managing Director for a Business Service firm in the South West of England. The successful candidate will lead a team of over 60, translating commercial and operational strategies through an established leadership team. Applicants should have a strong background in the commercial Business Services sector. Responsibilities include man-management, strategy execution, and ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of market trends and operational innovation.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
Adjacency Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Managing Director for a Business Service firm in the South West of England. The successful candidate will lead a team of over 60, translating commercial and operational strategies through an established leadership team. Applicants should have a strong background in the commercial Business Services sector. Responsibilities include man-management, strategy execution, and ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of market trends and operational innovation.
We are retained to find the next Managing Director for a Business Service business, part of a larger UK Group, in the South West of England. With a strong heritage and reputation for delivering dynamic and creative solutions for clients in an array of sectors, they have proven their rightful position within the market. Leading a growing team of over 60 employees, you will translate your commercial and operational strategies through an established leadership team. It is expected that you will have come from a commercial background within the commercial Business Services world, where you will be generating, nurturing and maximising client relationships for the good of the business. Key Responsibilities Man-management Strategy setting and execution Observing market trends, potential new sectors and operational techniques, and ensuring the business is always up to date with technological and operational innovation.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
We are retained to find the next Managing Director for a Business Service business, part of a larger UK Group, in the South West of England. With a strong heritage and reputation for delivering dynamic and creative solutions for clients in an array of sectors, they have proven their rightful position within the market. Leading a growing team of over 60 employees, you will translate your commercial and operational strategies through an established leadership team. It is expected that you will have come from a commercial background within the commercial Business Services world, where you will be generating, nurturing and maximising client relationships for the good of the business. Key Responsibilities Man-management Strategy setting and execution Observing market trends, potential new sectors and operational techniques, and ensuring the business is always up to date with technological and operational innovation.
Adjacency Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer based in Derbyshire to lead operational excellence and drive commercial growth. This pivotal role focuses on aligning the organization with ambitious growth targets in a competitive market. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, significant operational leadership experience, and strong analytical capabilities. Responsibilities include managing operational functions, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
Adjacency Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer based in Derbyshire to lead operational excellence and drive commercial growth. This pivotal role focuses on aligning the organization with ambitious growth targets in a competitive market. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, significant operational leadership experience, and strong analytical capabilities. Responsibilities include managing operational functions, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Our client is a rapidly growing, industrial manufacturing and service organisation based in Derbyshire, who are now looking for a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence, fuel commercial growth, and shape the future of a fast-scaling UK business. You'll play a pivotal role in tightening operations, boosting efficiency, and aligning the entire organisation to deliver ambitious growth targets in a competitive market. Key Responsibilities Lead all operational functions and drive day-to-day performance Translate business strategy into clear, deliverable operational plans Continuously improve processes to boost scalability, efficiency, and consistency Inspire and lead senior operational teams and managers Set high-performance standards and track delivery against KPIs Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Champion leadership development and succession planning Own operational budgets, costs, and resource allocation Work closely with Finance on forecasting and planning Ensure resources are focused on maximum impact and growth Maintain full compliance with UK employment law, health & safety, and regulatory standards Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks Strengthen governance, controls, and business continuity Executive & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board Partner with the executive team to align operations with strategic goals Build strong relationships with key partners and suppliers Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Operations, Finance or related field MBA or postgraduate qualification is advantageous Significant senior operational leadership experience Strong commercial, strategic, and analytical capability Proven track record operating in a UK focused manufacting environment Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills What We Are Looking For? Proven experience driving transformation and best practice excellence within an Industrial Manufacturing environment
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
Our client is a rapidly growing, industrial manufacturing and service organisation based in Derbyshire, who are now looking for a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence, fuel commercial growth, and shape the future of a fast-scaling UK business. You'll play a pivotal role in tightening operations, boosting efficiency, and aligning the entire organisation to deliver ambitious growth targets in a competitive market. Key Responsibilities Lead all operational functions and drive day-to-day performance Translate business strategy into clear, deliverable operational plans Continuously improve processes to boost scalability, efficiency, and consistency Inspire and lead senior operational teams and managers Set high-performance standards and track delivery against KPIs Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Champion leadership development and succession planning Own operational budgets, costs, and resource allocation Work closely with Finance on forecasting and planning Ensure resources are focused on maximum impact and growth Maintain full compliance with UK employment law, health & safety, and regulatory standards Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks Strengthen governance, controls, and business continuity Executive & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board Partner with the executive team to align operations with strategic goals Build strong relationships with key partners and suppliers Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Operations, Finance or related field MBA or postgraduate qualification is advantageous Significant senior operational leadership experience Strong commercial, strategic, and analytical capability Proven track record operating in a UK focused manufacting environment Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills What We Are Looking For? Proven experience driving transformation and best practice excellence within an Industrial Manufacturing environment
Our client is a UK-based, manufacturer of composite-based products. Their manufacturing capabilities, technical knowledge and extensive product ranges make them leaders across their sectors; their people and their knowledge are at the heart of the business. With a turnover of c.£45m. They are well poised for continued growth and expansion, both organically and through targeted acquisition. Due to the sustained growth and strategic restructuring, they now seek a commercially focused Managing Director to drive the business to continued growth. Key Responsibilities Strategy, processes & policies Directs the formulation, interpretation and communication of the overall long-range strategy, principles, policies, planning and objectives; Contributes to the definition and execution of the overall strategy; Translates the overall strategy and the strategy into a year plan/budget and communicates it to business; Has full P&L responsibility for the business Management Directs and coordinates all functions of the management team Assures the development of an effective organizational structure and the promotion of an innovative internal climate in which management for top most succession is nurtured; Steers, manages and advises all functional Managers within the business (with a clear focus on sales and customer experience (branch network) as core activity of the operation. Also leads the Marketing, Purchasing and Business support functions for the area. Consolidates all budget plan proposals and submits the budget for discussion and approval; Allocates resources to business and functional Managers within the operation for the country/region he/she is assigned to. Analyses business and operating reports submitted by subordinates and implements necessary corrective actions to ensure objectives are met; Provides strategic and tactical review of performance on a regular basis for initiation or approval of required adjustments of short and long term planning based on operating results. People Management Communicates the vision, values, strategy and results within the organization he/she is responsible for in order to generate the necessary commitments. Creates clarity about objectives and responsibilities; Enhances a strong identity within the country by means of effective internal and external communication. Stakeholder Management Ensures the business view point is represented in all relevant internal and external influential groups/organizations; Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external parties relevant to the interests and needs of the assigned organization; Ensures actions are initiated to contribute to the visibility and image of the business. We are looking for individuals who bring an inclusive management and culturally sensitive approach.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
Our client is a UK-based, manufacturer of composite-based products. Their manufacturing capabilities, technical knowledge and extensive product ranges make them leaders across their sectors; their people and their knowledge are at the heart of the business. With a turnover of c.£45m. They are well poised for continued growth and expansion, both organically and through targeted acquisition. Due to the sustained growth and strategic restructuring, they now seek a commercially focused Managing Director to drive the business to continued growth. Key Responsibilities Strategy, processes & policies Directs the formulation, interpretation and communication of the overall long-range strategy, principles, policies, planning and objectives; Contributes to the definition and execution of the overall strategy; Translates the overall strategy and the strategy into a year plan/budget and communicates it to business; Has full P&L responsibility for the business Management Directs and coordinates all functions of the management team Assures the development of an effective organizational structure and the promotion of an innovative internal climate in which management for top most succession is nurtured; Steers, manages and advises all functional Managers within the business (with a clear focus on sales and customer experience (branch network) as core activity of the operation. Also leads the Marketing, Purchasing and Business support functions for the area. Consolidates all budget plan proposals and submits the budget for discussion and approval; Allocates resources to business and functional Managers within the operation for the country/region he/she is assigned to. Analyses business and operating reports submitted by subordinates and implements necessary corrective actions to ensure objectives are met; Provides strategic and tactical review of performance on a regular basis for initiation or approval of required adjustments of short and long term planning based on operating results. People Management Communicates the vision, values, strategy and results within the organization he/she is responsible for in order to generate the necessary commitments. Creates clarity about objectives and responsibilities; Enhances a strong identity within the country by means of effective internal and external communication. Stakeholder Management Ensures the business view point is represented in all relevant internal and external influential groups/organizations; Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external parties relevant to the interests and needs of the assigned organization; Ensures actions are initiated to contribute to the visibility and image of the business. We are looking for individuals who bring an inclusive management and culturally sensitive approach.