Director - General Manager

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

A high-growth, high-impact leadership opportunity

Our client, an established and rapidly expanding business in the industrial safety sector is seeking a Director / General Manager to lead the business through its next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full P&L responsibility, direct operational ownership and the ability to shape the future of a market-leading business in safety-critical environments.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior leader who thrives in regulated, technical industries and who is ready to take ownership of strategy, performance and growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and executing the strategic plan to drive sustainable growth and market expansion
• Full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting and performance management
• Leading operational delivery, ensuring excellence across manufacturing, service, supply chain and technical support
• Driving product and technology strategy, including R&D, new product introduction and innovation
• Maintaining regulatory compliance and best practice across safety-critical environments
• Embedding a high-performance culture with strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement

The person:

• General Management / Director level experience with full P&L accountability
• Technical credibility in safety instrumentation, industrial sensors, detection or similar engineered products
• Commercial success, with evidence of delivering growth while maintaining operational excellence
• Board-level presence, strong influencing skills, and decisive leadership

Why apply?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing, growth-focused business in a sector where your decisions have real-world impact. You will be trusted to shape the strategy and direction of the organisation, while delivering tangible improvements in performance, culture and customer value. To apply in confidence, please submit your CV quoting reference 10245.