Commercial / Managing Director
2 days ago
Egham
Commercial / Managing Director \n \n\n • Salary to £75,000 basic with an £125,000 OTE\n, • Role based in Egham, Surrey 2 days per week\n\n \n An established organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial / Managing Director to take ownership of its next phase of development and growth. Reporting directly to their Board, this is a broad leadership position combining commercial development, operational management, financial oversight and organisational strategy. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's market position, increasing recurring revenues and identifying new commercial opportunities. \n \n Working closely with their Board, you will take responsibility for the overall direction, performance and commercial success of the organisation. Your remit will include: \n \n\n • Translating the Board's vision into practical business plans, measurable objectives and commercial outcomes.\n, • Providing leadership and direction to the management team and wider workforce.\n, • Taking responsibility for financial performance, budget management and resource allocation.\n, • Creating an environment that encourages accountability, collaboration and high performance.\n, • Establishing effective business processes, operational standards and company-wide policies.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and profitability.\n\n \n They are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to running and developing a business. You should be able to demonstrate: \n \n\n • A strong track record of business leadership, strategic planning and organisational development.\n, • The ability to lead teams through periods of growth, change and transition.\n, • Experience of developing people, building effective management structures and improving team performance.\n, • Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.\n, • A commitment to personal development and continuous improvement.\n, • The ability to turn business objectives into clearly defined plans and deliverable results.\n\n \n A key priority will be delivering sustainable commercial growth while maintaining the quality and reputation of the organisation. You will be expected to: \n \n\n • Identify opportunities to increase income, strengthen customer relationships and expand the organisation's reach.\n, • Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction, service quality and commercial performance.\n, • Recognise emerging market opportunities and translate them into new business initiatives.\n, • Use business intelligence and performance information to support decision-making and improve organisational effectiveness.\n, • Introduce innovative approaches to achieving growth and delivering strategic objectives.\n\n \n You will oversee the organisation's operational and financial activities, ensuring that it remains commercially sustainable, well managed and compliant. Responsibilities will include: \n \n\n • Managing financial planning, budgeting, reporting and resource utilisation.\n, • Maintaining appropriate financial controls and monitoring organisational expenditure.\n, • Overseeing risk management, taxation, facilities and statutory compliance.\n, • Ensuring effective operational systems, procedures and performance standards are in place.\n, • Reviewing organisational effectiveness and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.\n, • Managing recruitment, staff development, performance management and employee retention.\n, • Ensuring the organisation has the people, processes and resources required to achieve its objectives.\n\n \n Working in partnership with the Board Chair and other Board members, you will help establish and maintain effective corporate governance. This will involve: \n \n\n • Supporting the Board in fulfilling its governance and oversight responsibilities.\n, • Ensuring Board members have clear responsibilities, appropriate information and effective working arrangements.\n, • Supporting the development and review of the organisation's mission, values, strategic priorities and longer-term objectives.\n, • Providing regular updates on financial performance, operational matters, business risks and market developments.\n, • Identifying strategic challenges and opportunities and presenting recommendations for Board consideration.\n, • Supporting appropriate governance reviews, due diligence and performance evaluation processes.\n, • Keeping the Board informed of relevant industry developments and potential implications for the organisation.\n\n \n You will act as a senior representative of the organisation, developing its profile and strengthening relationships. Key activities will include: \n \n\n • Representing the organisation at relevant industry events, meetings and external engagements.\n, • Developing relationships with training providers, professional bodies, regulatory organisations and other influential stakeholders.\n, • Leading the organisation's external communications, marketing and industry engagement strategy.\n, • Working with relevant organisations and stakeholders to influence policies and developments affecting the sector.\n, • Identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives.\n\n \n Their ideal candidate will bring a combination of commercial leadership, financial awareness and broad operational management experience. Relevant experience is likely to include: \n \n\n • Previous responsibility for managing or directing a business or comparable commercial operation.\n, • Demonstrable success in business development, customer retention and revenue growth.\n, • Experience managing budgets, financial performance and operational resources.\n, • The ability to lead multiple business functions and coordinate management teams.\n, • Experience working with Boards, senior stakeholders or governance structures.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to represent an organisation externally.\n\n \n Other Stuff \n \n\n • Basic salary to £75,000, OTE approx. £125,000\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Hybrid working arrangement consisting of two days per week at their Egham office and three days working remotely.\n\n \n \n \n