Role Title: General Manager Salary: circa £60,000 - £70,000 plus benefits Location: Lancashire Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing Facilities Management business. As part of their expansion, they are looking to appoint a General Manager to lead operations and drive organic growth across the Lancashire area. This newly created leadership role is key to realising the company's ambitious growth plans. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing company performance and cultivating a high-performing, values-driven culture. Responsibilities will include: Inspire and lead a culture of high performance and employee engagement Partner with HR to plan for growth, recruit top talent, and drive colleague development and succession planning Ensure operational excellence aligned with company values Collaborate with Operational teams to deliver sustainable and environmentally responsible services Provide outstanding customer service and improve retention rates Work with Commercial teams to drive sales and deliver on growth targets Integrate new customer operations and acquisitions smoothly Roll out group-wide policies, systems, and technology to ensure consistency and efficiency Candidate requirements: Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in field-based service operations Proven track record of successful business growth Strong people leadership and team development skills Confident driving change and implementing technology solutions Commercially astute, customer-focused, and highly collaborative Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle If this sounds of interest please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 33133/LT/EL detailing your current remuneration package and availability. If your application is of interest, one of our consultants will be in touch. We regret that due to the high volume of responses, only those candidates that are progressing to the next stage will be contacted.
Jun 22, 2025
Full time
Role Title: General Manager Salary: circa £60,000 - £70,000 plus benefits Location: Lancashire Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing Facilities Management business. As part of their expansion, they are looking to appoint a General Manager to lead operations and drive organic growth across the Lancashire area. This newly created leadership role is key to realising the company's ambitious growth plans. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing company performance and cultivating a high-performing, values-driven culture. Responsibilities will include: Inspire and lead a culture of high performance and employee engagement Partner with HR to plan for growth, recruit top talent, and drive colleague development and succession planning Ensure operational excellence aligned with company values Collaborate with Operational teams to deliver sustainable and environmentally responsible services Provide outstanding customer service and improve retention rates Work with Commercial teams to drive sales and deliver on growth targets Integrate new customer operations and acquisitions smoothly Roll out group-wide policies, systems, and technology to ensure consistency and efficiency Candidate requirements: Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in field-based service operations Proven track record of successful business growth Strong people leadership and team development skills Confident driving change and implementing technology solutions Commercially astute, customer-focused, and highly collaborative Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle If this sounds of interest please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 33133/LT/EL detailing your current remuneration package and availability. If your application is of interest, one of our consultants will be in touch. We regret that due to the high volume of responses, only those candidates that are progressing to the next stage will be contacted.
Role Title: Head of Operations Salary: circa £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits Location: Essex Our Client is a dynamic and fast-growing company specialising in the supply of products and consumables to a wide range of commercial sectors. They are seeking to recruit a Head of Operations to lead and elevate their operational capabilities. This pivotal role will oversee the full operational infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead operational transformation through people development, streamlined processes, and innovation-driven technology. Responsibilities will include: Overseeing the full operations lifecycle, including Goods In, Warehousing, and Despatch. Ensuring all manual processes are optimised, efficient, and scalable. Leading, coaching, and inspiring operational teams. Driving a culture of accountability, professional growth, and excellence in performance and customer service. Building and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all operational functions. Identifying and implementing new technologies and smarter processes to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Owning and driving operational KPIs, using data insights to identify gaps, optimise performance, and exceed service benchmarks. Overseeing all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, employee relations, development planning, and performance management. Ensuring compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation. Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees. Leading operational change initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and integration of new systems, technologies, and practices. Working closely with Customer Service and Sales teams to ensure operational excellence supports and enhances the customer experience at every touchpoint Candidate requirements: Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role, preferably in distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments. Strong understanding of warehouse and fulfilment processes, with a track record of process improvement and cost control. Demonstrable success in leading and developing teams and driving high performance. Experience implementing new technologies and change management within operations. Knowledge of HR and Health & Safety best practices and compliance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities. Passion for exceptional customer service and continuous improvement If this sounds of interest, please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 33100/LT/EL detailing your current remuneration package and availability. If your application is of interest, one of our consultants will be in touch. We regret that, due to the high volume of responses, only those candidates who are progressing to the next stage will be contacted.
Jun 20, 2025
Full time
Role Title: Head of Operations Salary: circa £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits Location: Essex Our Client is a dynamic and fast-growing company specialising in the supply of products and consumables to a wide range of commercial sectors. They are seeking to recruit a Head of Operations to lead and elevate their operational capabilities. This pivotal role will oversee the full operational infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead operational transformation through people development, streamlined processes, and innovation-driven technology. Responsibilities will include: Overseeing the full operations lifecycle, including Goods In, Warehousing, and Despatch. Ensuring all manual processes are optimised, efficient, and scalable. Leading, coaching, and inspiring operational teams. Driving a culture of accountability, professional growth, and excellence in performance and customer service. Building and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all operational functions. Identifying and implementing new technologies and smarter processes to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Owning and driving operational KPIs, using data insights to identify gaps, optimise performance, and exceed service benchmarks. Overseeing all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, employee relations, development planning, and performance management. Ensuring compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation. Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees. Leading operational change initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and integration of new systems, technologies, and practices. Working closely with Customer Service and Sales teams to ensure operational excellence supports and enhances the customer experience at every touchpoint Candidate requirements: Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role, preferably in distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments. Strong understanding of warehouse and fulfilment processes, with a track record of process improvement and cost control. Demonstrable success in leading and developing teams and driving high performance. Experience implementing new technologies and change management within operations. Knowledge of HR and Health & Safety best practices and compliance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities. Passion for exceptional customer service and continuous improvement If this sounds of interest, please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 33100/LT/EL detailing your current remuneration package and availability. If your application is of interest, one of our consultants will be in touch. We regret that, due to the high volume of responses, only those candidates who are progressing to the next stage will be contacted.
Sector: Supply Chain Job Type: Permanent Work Hours: Full Time Job Description Role Title: Vice President - Finance Exceptional salary and structured benefits package Location: UK based with flexibility to travel internationally Our client is a global leader in the wholesale distribution market. They are looking to recruit a "world class" Vice President - Finance, who will lead the Finance function in the UK and internationally. The business is experiencing a phase of rapid growth and transformation and the successful candidate will significantly influence, develop and implement our client's strategic plan. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, your role will be broad and includes: developing the strategic financial vision, setting performance goals, enhancing the sustainable growth and profitability objectives, reviewing requirements for system development and working with Managing Directors and Heads of Finance to ensure that the business is financially sound. Responsibilities include: Collaborating with key stakeholders to provide expert advice, guidance and support on Finance strategy and assist initiatives financially across all regions Responsibility for the quality and delivery of reporting internally and externally, the overall profitability and presenting the results to the Board Providing proactive & commercial strategic financial recommendations to allow growth and work on commercial and operational opportunities Working with the Board to prepare and managing the business for a future "event" Ensuring working capital requirements groupwide is tracked allowing for quick decision making on investments or capital-intensive decision making Providing proactive & commercial strategic financial recommendations to allow growth and work on commercial and operational opportunities Executing the finance transformation programme by working with IT to embed automation Building on the culture of strong financial discipline through controls, compliance, policy and empowerment of staff Delivering support on acquisition targets through the provision of due diligence and integration of newly acquired companies and associated financial compliances. Where appropriate responsible for set up of new entities Overseeing of the Tax strategy, policy, and compliance Candidate requirements: A Qualified Accountant with considerable experience leading an international Finance function in a large business that is dynamic and in "hyper growth" mode Extensive experience in senior and strategic roles in Private and Listed Businesses where you have lead or contributed significantly to an IPO process Proven leadership credentials and the gravitas to lead Finance teams and manage complex workstreams Commercially minded and able to strategically steer the business Able to "deep dive", get into the numbers, detail and problem solve Excellent communication and presentation skills and the gravitas to operate at all levels internally and externally If this sounds of interest please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 278043/2/LT/EL detailing your current remuneration package and availability. If your application is of interest, one of our Executive Headhunters will be in touch. We regret we cannot take telephone enquiries relating to this vacancy, due to the high level of responses expected. Metzger Search and Selection Ltd 14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square London W1G 0PW United Kingdom Metzger Search and Selection Ltd Albany House 14 Shute Street Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1BJ United Kingdom
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
Sector: Supply Chain Job Type: Permanent Work Hours: Full Time Job Description Role Title: Vice President - Finance Exceptional salary and structured benefits package Location: UK based with flexibility to travel internationally Our client is a global leader in the wholesale distribution market. They are looking to recruit a "world class" Vice President - Finance, who will lead the Finance function in the UK and internationally. The business is experiencing a phase of rapid growth and transformation and the successful candidate will significantly influence, develop and implement our client's strategic plan. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, your role will be broad and includes: developing the strategic financial vision, setting performance goals, enhancing the sustainable growth and profitability objectives, reviewing requirements for system development and working with Managing Directors and Heads of Finance to ensure that the business is financially sound. Responsibilities include: Collaborating with key stakeholders to provide expert advice, guidance and support on Finance strategy and assist initiatives financially across all regions Responsibility for the quality and delivery of reporting internally and externally, the overall profitability and presenting the results to the Board Providing proactive & commercial strategic financial recommendations to allow growth and work on commercial and operational opportunities Working with the Board to prepare and managing the business for a future "event" Ensuring working capital requirements groupwide is tracked allowing for quick decision making on investments or capital-intensive decision making Providing proactive & commercial strategic financial recommendations to allow growth and work on commercial and operational opportunities Executing the finance transformation programme by working with IT to embed automation Building on the culture of strong financial discipline through controls, compliance, policy and empowerment of staff Delivering support on acquisition targets through the provision of due diligence and integration of newly acquired companies and associated financial compliances. Where appropriate responsible for set up of new entities Overseeing of the Tax strategy, policy, and compliance Candidate requirements: A Qualified Accountant with considerable experience leading an international Finance function in a large business that is dynamic and in "hyper growth" mode Extensive experience in senior and strategic roles in Private and Listed Businesses where you have lead or contributed significantly to an IPO process Proven leadership credentials and the gravitas to lead Finance teams and manage complex workstreams Commercially minded and able to strategically steer the business Able to "deep dive", get into the numbers, detail and problem solve Excellent communication and presentation skills and the gravitas to operate at all levels internally and externally If this sounds of interest please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 278043/2/LT/EL detailing your current remuneration package and availability. If your application is of interest, one of our Executive Headhunters will be in touch. We regret we cannot take telephone enquiries relating to this vacancy, due to the high level of responses expected. Metzger Search and Selection Ltd 14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square London W1G 0PW United Kingdom Metzger Search and Selection Ltd Albany House 14 Shute Street Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1BJ United Kingdom
Sector: Supply Chain Job Type: Permanent Work Hours: Full Time Job Description Role Title: President Exceptional salary and structured benefits package Location: UK based with flexibility to travel internationally Our client is a global leader in the wholesale distribution market. They are looking to recruit a "world class" President, who will lead this "hyper-growth" dynamic business in the UK and internationally. The business is experiencing a phase of rapid growth and transformation and the successful candidate will significantly influence, develop and implement our client's strategic plan. Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, your role will be broad and includes: creating, communicating, and implementing the vision, mission, and overall strategic direction; setting, reviewing and achieving comprehensive goals for performance and growth; nurturing and maintaining proactive in-depth relationships with all members of the Global Executive Team, the Group Board and the wider key internal and external stakeholders; overseeing daily operations of the company. Responsibilities include: Leading day-to-day operations ensuring all departments interrelated strategic goals align with the business's executive objectives Designing and implementing business strategies, plans and procedures Overseeing budgeting and finance in line with growth and performance objectives Driving the development of commercial capability across all areas of activity, including customer relationship management, people development, organic growth, bolt-on acquisitions, margin development and working capital management Taking current operational systems and processes and move to "best-in-class" practices Participating in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.) Managing relationships with partners/vendors Developing relationships for potential IPO Candidate requirements: Proven experience at President/CEO/COO/MD/EVP level in high growth businesses with supply chain and logistical complexity Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development Interest in and passion for driving innovation, growth and transformation for the business Domain knowledge of eCommerce, digital marketplaces and platform business concepts A successful track record within dynamic organisations that have achieved significant growth A "completer finisher" who retains oversight from concept to execution Ability to focus on granular detail whilst delivering the strategic objectives Substantial experience developing, presenting and executing winning business strategies Practical experience of M&A and joint venture activity Experience of leading a business through an IPO process Experience advising and briefing senior executives at Fortune 500 scale organisations; scaling and managing teams of dozens (minimum) of professionals Quick and effective decision making under pressure - able to "pivot" Curious, engaging, bright, flexible We are particularly interested in candidates with management consulting and commercial experience Bachelor's degree in Business related degree; Master's degree preferred If this sounds of interest please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 278043/3/LT/EL detailing your current remuneration package and availability. If your application is of interest, one of our Executive Headhunters will be in touch. We regret we cannot take telephone enquiries relating to this vacancy, due to the high level of responses expected. Metzger Search and Selection Ltd 14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square London W1G 0PW United Kingdom Metzger Search and Selection Ltd Albany House 14 Shute Street Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1BJ United Kingdom
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
Sector: Supply Chain Job Type: Permanent Work Hours: Full Time Job Description Role Title: President Exceptional salary and structured benefits package Location: UK based with flexibility to travel internationally Our client is a global leader in the wholesale distribution market. They are looking to recruit a "world class" President, who will lead this "hyper-growth" dynamic business in the UK and internationally. The business is experiencing a phase of rapid growth and transformation and the successful candidate will significantly influence, develop and implement our client's strategic plan. Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, your role will be broad and includes: creating, communicating, and implementing the vision, mission, and overall strategic direction; setting, reviewing and achieving comprehensive goals for performance and growth; nurturing and maintaining proactive in-depth relationships with all members of the Global Executive Team, the Group Board and the wider key internal and external stakeholders; overseeing daily operations of the company. Responsibilities include: Leading day-to-day operations ensuring all departments interrelated strategic goals align with the business's executive objectives Designing and implementing business strategies, plans and procedures Overseeing budgeting and finance in line with growth and performance objectives Driving the development of commercial capability across all areas of activity, including customer relationship management, people development, organic growth, bolt-on acquisitions, margin development and working capital management Taking current operational systems and processes and move to "best-in-class" practices Participating in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.) Managing relationships with partners/vendors Developing relationships for potential IPO Candidate requirements: Proven experience at President/CEO/COO/MD/EVP level in high growth businesses with supply chain and logistical complexity Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development Interest in and passion for driving innovation, growth and transformation for the business Domain knowledge of eCommerce, digital marketplaces and platform business concepts A successful track record within dynamic organisations that have achieved significant growth A "completer finisher" who retains oversight from concept to execution Ability to focus on granular detail whilst delivering the strategic objectives Substantial experience developing, presenting and executing winning business strategies Practical experience of M&A and joint venture activity Experience of leading a business through an IPO process Experience advising and briefing senior executives at Fortune 500 scale organisations; scaling and managing teams of dozens (minimum) of professionals Quick and effective decision making under pressure - able to "pivot" Curious, engaging, bright, flexible We are particularly interested in candidates with management consulting and commercial experience Bachelor's degree in Business related degree; Master's degree preferred If this sounds of interest please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 278043/3/LT/EL detailing your current remuneration package and availability. If your application is of interest, one of our Executive Headhunters will be in touch. We regret we cannot take telephone enquiries relating to this vacancy, due to the high level of responses expected. Metzger Search and Selection Ltd 14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square London W1G 0PW United Kingdom Metzger Search and Selection Ltd Albany House 14 Shute Street Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1BJ United Kingdom
