7 Director General jobs in the United Kingdom

General Manager

You are passionate about leading teams, delivering change programmes and driving excellence in manufacturing. You are ambitious and would like to join a dynamic business and help them to deliver exceptional products to their customers.

My client are a growing, innovative and successful manufacturing business based in Fife and they are dedicated to producing high-quality products and exceeding customer expectations. They pride themselves on upholding the highest standards, fostering teamwork and encouraging professional growth.

This high growth business is committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement and their success is built on strong teamwork and a culture that promotes success.

The General Manager is a member of the Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Managing Director and will provide strategic direction, leadership, operational excellence, innovation and manage the delivery of capital projects that will continue the growth trajectory of the business.

The Key Accountabilities include :

• Development and delivery of the operational strategy with a specific focus on product innovation, efficient processes, engaged teams working to the highest quality and safety standards.
• Connecting the key pillars of people, processes and equipment to ensure that each of those pillars is maximised to deliver the right culture, most efficient and effective processes with a highly engaged and motivated team.
• Complete responsibility for the full breath of activities that deliver the highest quality products from raw material intake through manufacturing to the delivery to customers.
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the overall strategy development and delivery, working collaboratively to achieve not only the growth and financial objectives but to continue to create a values driven culture and to put people at the heart of what they do.
• Manage continuous improvement activities across the operation ensuring that everyone is supported, engaged and motivated to deliver on projects and activities that raise standards, improve processes and deliver meaningful improvements.

About You :

• You are an experienced Operational Leader withinmanufacturing or processing.
• You have worked at Director level as part of a Senior Leadership Team and are comfortable operating outside of your own area of expertise, particularly engaging with the Sales Team.
• You have worked within expanding and growing businesses and understand the challenges and opportunities that this presents.
• You are energetic and tackle activities with a sense of purpose.
• You are self-aware, understanding your impact on the team and ensuring that these interactions are positive and engaging.
• You are an influential leader who sets and achieves the highest standards for you and your team.
• You are comfortable working through complex issues with agility and resilience.
• You are passionate about creating a culture of success and teamwork.

This is a highlyvisible role with high impact and will provide the opportunity to drive the agenda for operations within the company. It supports the businesses ambitious growth and product innovation plans.

It is a role where your will absolutely be able to think big, take ownership, and deliver results, while being part of a high performing senior team within a supportive and values driven culture.

Job Title: Markets Director - General Insurance

Location: Hybrid / National, with regular London presence

I'm working exclusively with one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurance broking groups to recruit a Markets Director — a brand-new role created through growth.

This is not a technical placement position. It’s a strategic, commercial leadership role at the sharp end of market engagement. You'll be responsible for managing senior insurer relationships, influencing placement strategy across the business, and leading high-value commercial negotiations that directly shape profitability.

You’ll work alongside a dynamic senior leadership team who expect results, reward performance, and promote based on impact — not tenure.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own and lead relationships with key strategic insurer partners (around six out of twelve).
• Negotiate multi-million-pound commercial agreements and ensure delivery of contractual commitments.
• Shape and influence internal placement strategy, working closely with broking teams to align plans with market appetite and commercial priorities.
• Drive internal engagement, ensuring brokers understand and execute the strategy effectively.
• Provide market insight, using performance data and external intelligence to inform wider business decisions.
• Lead confidently, with a clear, persuasive communication style that earns trust and gets results.

What We’re Looking For:

• An individual with gravitas and credibility in the UK insurance market.
• A commercially sharp operator, comfortable negotiating at a senior level with major insurers.
• Strong experience in placement strategy and insurer relationship management within a complex broking environment.
• A confident influencer — someone who can command a room, challenge when needed, and bring clarity to conversations internally and externally.
• A numerate, analytical thinker — ideally with a degree in a quantitative discipline.

What’s In It For You:

This is a career-defining move for someone who wants to step into a business that’s investing in growth, not fixing problems. The culture rewards initiative and capability — if you’re good, you’ll progress quickly.

• Competitive six figure base salary.
• Exceptional corporate benefits.

Let’s Talk:

If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, shaping strategy, and being recognised for your impact — let’s have a conversation.

No CV? No problem. I’m happy to talk first.

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Chief Operating Officer / Assistant Director-General to join our Executive leadership team (based remotely). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance.

The successful candidate will support the Director-General and head up the Human Capital & Administration Division to discharge relevant operational management duties. With the support of Principal Executive Officers leading two branches (IT & Recruitment), your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating the operations of the volunteers' recruitment branch and IT support branch;
• Drafting and preparing all relevant internal policy documents;
• Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures under the instruction of the Director-General;
• Managing personnel matters among volunteers; and
• Managing other ad-hoc administrative activities, and project requirements as needed, etc.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritise work;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• The ability to follow instructions, respect authority and excellent reporting skills is a must; and
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; and
• Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance and blockchain technology preferred.

Education & Training 

• Educated to degree level (second degree and/or professional qualification preferable, but not essential)

Relevant Experience

• At least five years of experience working in a similar role is essential, preferably acquired in a not-for-profit environment, the experience can be varied;
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office package, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint is essential to perform in this role.
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and
• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative.

Benefits

This is a great first step to take to gain experience for an industry change into climate action and/or emerging tech. It is also a great opportunity for those wanting to take some time to get involved in changing the world and work with like-minded people in a prominent global event with ministerial delegations and renowned thought leaders on climate change in the world.

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying and analysing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

The BCI Communications team aims to tell the BCI story and our role in driving innovation to mitigate climate change and create a cleaner and greener future. As a think-tank and advocacy group for such a major issue, we understand the importance of being a credible expert and advisor which is why it is essential to demonstrate our research-driven approach to the relevant stakeholders.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

General Manager / Operations Director - Transport
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the operational and commercial success of a fast-paced SME Transport and Storage business. The role is Midlands based , working as part of a UK-wide network and for an organisation who provide both dedicated Transport, spot haulage and palletised distribution on behalf of a range of different clients.
Ensuring operational best practice and efficiencies is a key part of this role to deliver exceptional customer service whilst running the Transport fleet in the most optimal way possible through effective routing and asset utilisation. In addition to running the operations side of the business, you will also take responsibility for other central functions such as Finance, HR and Health and Safety. Identifying new business development opportunities from existing customers as well as supporting the sales team with new business will also be a key part of this role.

The successful candidate will be a Transport Operations professional, with strong experience operating in a general haulage and pallet network environment. Additional requirements are :

• Experience working in a SME organisation with financial and P&L responsibility.
• Significant evidence of running profitable and efficient transport operations.
• Strong understanding of Transport related IT systems and planning tools
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills
• A thorough understanding of Transport regulation , compliance and Health and Safety.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

General Manager / Operations Director - Transport
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the operational and commercial success of a fast-paced SME Transport and Storage business. The role is Midlands based , working as part of a UK-wide network and for an organisation who provide both dedicated Transport, spot haulage and palletised distribution on behalf of a range of different clients.
Ensuring operational best practice and efficiencies is a key part of this role to deliver exceptional customer service whilst running the Transport fleet in the most optimal way possible through effective routing and asset utilisation. In addition to running the operations side of the business, you will also take responsibility for other central functions such as Finance, HR and Health and Safety. Identifying new business development opportunities from existing customers as well as supporting the sales team with new business will also be a key part of this role.

The successful candidate will be a Transport Operations professional, with strong experience operating in a general haulage and pallet network environment. Additional requirements are :

• Experience working in a SME organisation with financial and P&L responsibility.
• Significant evidence of running profitable and efficient transport operations.
• Strong understanding of Transport related IT systems and planning tools
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills
• A thorough understanding of Transport regulation , compliance and Health and Safety.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

General Manager / Managing Director / Sales Service Director

£70,000 - £0,000 + 10% - 25% Bonus + ,000 Car Allowance + Mileage + Enhanced Pension + Career Progression + 3x Life Insurance + 31 Days Holiday

Home and Office based, commutable from Durham, Middlesbrough, Leeds, York. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Sheffield, Manchester and surrounding areas

Are you from a Leadership background within a Service b.

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