General Manager - Director

Strategic Leadership Full P&L Ownership Industrial & Commercial Safety Solutions
Location: Manchester
Salary: Circa 85,000- 95,000 + bonus & benefits

The opportunity:

An established and growing business operating within the gas detection and safety sector is seeking a General Manager to lead the organisation through its next phase of development. The role carries overall accountability for strategy, operational delivery and financial performance.

This appointment calls for a commercially astute leader with strong sector knowledge, capable of balancing technical excellence, regulatory compliance and profitable growth within safety-critical environments.

The role:

To set and deliver the company's strategic vision, ensuring the business operates efficiently, profitably and in alignment with shareholder objectives, while strengthening its position as a trusted provider of gas detection solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and implement the company's strategic plan to drive sustainable growth and market expansion
• Assume full P&L responsibility, managing budgets, forecasts and overall financial performance
• Provide high-quality insight and recommendations to the Board on market trends, risks and opportunities
• Oversee all operational, commercial and technical functions, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners and regulatory bodies
• Lead product and technology strategy, including oversight of R&D and new product introduction
• Ensure best practice across manufacturing, service and supply chain operations
• Embed a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, industry standards and regulatory requirements

The person:

• Proven experience in a General Manager or senior leadership role with full P&L accountability
• Strong understanding of gas detection, safety instrumentation, industrial sensors or related engineered products
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex businesses within regulated markets
• Commercially driven, with a track record of delivering growth while maintaining operational discipline
• Comfortable operating at Board level, with the presence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders
• A decisive, principled leader who inspires confidence and drives high performance

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV quoting reference 10228.