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Managing Director Industry: Building Products Location: Open for the right person Are you a commercially focused sales leader ready to step into full business leadership and shape the next phase of growth? This is a rare opportunity to take full P&L ownership and lead profitable growth for a well-established, highly regarded manufacturer of building products. We’re looking for a commercially minded business leader with a track record of accelerating sales and market share within building products (or adjacent construction materials/manufacturing sectors), ideally in an international/group environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering an ambitious five-year growth plan bringing pace, focus and leadership across commercial, operations and people development. Key responsibilities • Set clear direction and lead with a visible, hands-on, collaborative style., • Deliver profitable sales growth across a broad building products portfolio., • Strengthen production, planning and supply chain to improve service, quality and cost performance., • Grow market share through strategic customer engagement, targeted commercial initiatives and product portfolio development., • Build a high-performing team developing talent, succession and engagement across the business. What we’re looking for • Senior leadership experience within manufacturing ideally construction products/building materials, HVAC or an adjacent sector., • Proven commercial leadership with measurable sales growth and margin improvement., • Strong operations exposure (supply chain, production, planning) with a continuous improvement mindset., • Ability to create and execute a clear strategic plan translating ambition into delivery., • Results-driven, credible and hands-on/comfortable leading from the front in a fast-paced environment. Interested in a confidential conversation, or know someone who could be a great fit? Please get in touch. John Barker Seven Executive is an international executive search and recruitment firm specialising in mid-to-senior level appointments across Europe and North America, offering services such as retained search, interim solutions, and talent mapping to help organisations secure high-impact leadership talent. Its specialist HVACR division focuses on supporting OEMs and wholesale distribution businesses by placing senior commercial, technical, and operational leaders across areas such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and data centre cooling.

Domestic Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installer/Domestic EV Installer/Electrician\n\nExciting opportunity for you to broaden your skills and contribute to the green revolution. This is the perfect time to make the move into this forward thinking and fast-growing sector of the Electrical industry.\n\nWe are working with the industry leader, with a vision to change the way people drive. They have made it their mission to install a charging point everywhere you park. To make that vision a reality we need the best talent in the industry - a vision Search Energy are proud to support.\n\nYou will be responsible for installing and maintaining the network of EV Charging Points, in a localised area, while representing the company in a professional manner. Customer engagement and service are as important in this role as the technical skills to complete the installations. A keen attention and focus on Health and Safety is also paramount for our installers.\n\nWhat's in it for you?\n- Competitive basic salary of £37,300\n- Annual £2000 bonus \n- Overtime available\n- Company hire van and fuel card\n- 21 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holiday days\n- Employee Enhanced Benefits package\nEV Salary Sacrifice Car scheme \nRetail / Health / Gym and other services and discounts\nHelp @ Hand Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbeing services and benefits\n- Workplace pension\n- Full time employment\n\nWhat we are looking for in a candidate:\n- Be fully competent with completing electrical certificates using digital software\n- An understanding of the current regulations and a focus to always remain compliant\n- Able to follow safe working procedures.\n- Excellent customer services skills, with a friendly manner and effective communication skills.\n\nIt is essential that the candidate has the following skills:\n- Level 3 electrical installations qualification\n- Installation and termination of SWA cable\n- BS 7671 :2018, 18th edition\n- Minimum of 2 years Electrical Experience in domestic environment\n- Full UK Driving Licence \n\nIdeally you will have:\n-Experience of 3 phase initial verification, inspection and testing\n- City and Guilds EV installation 2919 or equivalent.\n\nSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Group Finance Director\n Leicester based (Hybrid with UK-wide travel)\n £100,000 – £125,000 package\n\nWe are partnering with a high-growth, acquisitive UK group to appoint a commercially driven Group Finance Director. This is a pivotal leadership role at the centre of an ambitious expansion strategy, offering real influence at Board level and the opportunity to shape the future of a scaling business.\n\nThis is not a steady-state finance role. It is a career-defining opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-led environment and wants to play a leading role in building a group through acquisition and strategic growth.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThe business is entering a significant phase of expansion, with a clear focus on acquiring and integrating businesses across the UK. As Group Finance Director, you will act as a strategic partner to the executive team, leading on financial direction, supporting M&A activity, and ensuring the infrastructure is in place to scale effectively.\n\nYou will be highly visible across the organisation, presenting to senior stakeholders, influencing key decisions, and driving performance through strong financial leadership.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the development and execution of the group’s financial strategy, aligned to ambitious growth plans\n\nTake ownership of the full M&A lifecycle, from evaluation and due diligence through to integration and value creation\n\nDeliver clear, insightful financial reporting to support decision making at Board and investor level\n\nEnsure robust cashflow management to underpin both day-to-day operations and ongoing acquisitions\n\nBuild, lead and develop a high-performing finance function capable of supporting a scaling group\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nA proven finance leader with experience operating at Director or Group level\n\nStrong track record in M&A environments, ideally within multi-entity or acquisitive businesses\n\nCommercially astute, able to influence strategy and drive growth, not just report on it\n\nConfident communicator with the presence and credibility to present at Board level\n\nA hands-on leader who can build teams, improve processes, and operate effectively in a changing environment\n\nWhy This Role Stands Out\n\nThis is a genuine opportunity to step into a role where you can make a visible impact. You will be at the heart of a growth journey, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in shaping the future of the business.\n\nFor the right individual, this offers a rare combination of strategic influence, deal exposure, and long-term career progression within a dynamic and ambitious group.\n \n For more information hit apply or reach out for a confidential chat

Operations Director\nLeicestershire\nc£100,000 p.a. + bonus & benefits\n\n * Are you an experienced Operations Director who thrives on leading manufacturing transformation?\n\n * Do you enjoy building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement across complex operations?\n\n * Are you motivated by shaping strategy while still staying close to the detail on the factory floor?\n\nThe Company:\nER Recruitment are working with a well-established, privately owned manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, long-term client relationships, and continued investment in people and plant. The business is entering an exciting phase of operational development and growth.\nThis role has been created to strengthen operational leadership, modernise processes, and ensure the business is well positioned for future demand.\n\nRole & Responsibilities of the Operations Director:\n\n * Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across production, manufacturing, and operations\n\n * Lead and deliver transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, output, and operational performance\n\n * Drive a culture of continuous improvement across people, processes, and machinery\n\n * Oversee machine procurement and production capability planning\n\n * Build, lead, and develop high-performing operational and management teams\n\n * Take responsibility for maintenance strategy, reliability, and continuous uptime improvement\n\n * Work closely with senior leadership to align operational strategy with commercial and growth objectives\n\n * Ensure robust health & safety, quality, and compliance standards are embedded across all operational areas\n\nAbout You as the Operations Director:\n\n * Proven experience in a senior operations or manufacturing leadership role\n\n * Strong background in leading operational change and transformation programmes\n\n * Demonstrable success delivering continuous improvement initiatives\n\n * Experience with machinery procurement and production investment decisions\n\n * A natural leader who can build trust, develop teams, and drive accountability\n\nPlease note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.\n\nWhile we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.\n\nWe are here to help with your career so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of anyone else who is looking for their next opportunity, please feel free to refer them to us or pass on our details.\n\nWe look forward to hearing from you

A leading educational institution in Leicester is seeking a Phase Leader for Science, Design Technology and Food. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities by overseeing curriculum, teaching, and staff management.