General Manager
18 hours ago
Kettering
General Manager – Semiconductor & Advanced Technology Are you a commercially focused senior leader with experience in the semiconductor or high-tech equipment sector, looking for a role where you can take full ownership of a growing business? Do you enjoy balancing strategy with hands-on leadership in an entrepreneurial, technically driven environment? I am supporting a privately owned UK-based technology business operating within the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing equipment market, which is entering a key phase of leadership transition and growth. As part of this evolution, the business is seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive the next stage of expansion, particularly across European markets. This role offers full P&L responsibility, broad strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape both the commercial direction and internal culture of a well-established, profitable organisation. The Role As General Manager, you will assume overall responsibility for the operational and commercial leadership of the business, working closely with the founder (transitioning into a non-executive role) and a small, experienced management team. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading the company’s overall business strategy and execution, • Owning P&L responsibility, with a strong focus on profitability and sustainable growth, • Developing and executing sales and market expansion strategies, particularly within Europe, • Providing leadership, coaching, and development to a small, multidisciplinary team, • Overseeing operations, service delivery, and customer satisfaction, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and partners, • Representing the business at industry exhibitions, events, and customer meetings, • Driving operational efficiency while maintaining service quality and technical excellence, • Managing organisational change in a pragmatic, low-disruption manner, • Shaping and reinforcing a collaborative, trusted company culture Candidate Profile We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: • Senior leadership experience within semiconductor or related technologies., • Proven success in general management, business unit leadership, or operational leadership roles, • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L ownership, • Experience developing and executing sales and growth strategies across European markets, • Confidence operating in customer-facing and stakeholder-heavy roles, • A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style suited to owner-managed or entrepreneurial businesses, • The ability to lead change while respecting established teams and culture, • Excellent communication skills and professional credibility at senior level What’s on Offer This opportunity provides a rare chance to take on a senior leadership role within a stable yet ambitious technology business, offering: • A business-critical General Manager position with real autonomy and influence, • Direct impact on strategy, growth, and company culture, • A profitable, well-established platform with clear growth ambitions, • Close collaboration with an experienced founder during a structured transition, • Competitive senior-level compensation package, dependent on experience, • Long-term potential to shape and grow the business significantly Location The role is based near Northampton, United Kingdom, with a flexible working approach and an expectation of regular on-site presence, reflecting the hands-on nature of the business and leadership role. Interested? If you are an experienced senior leader within the semiconductor or high-tech equipment sector and are looking for a role where you can truly influence the direction and success of a growing business, I would be delighted to speak with you in confidence.