46 Managing Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Managing Director

London, London £180000 - £250000 Annually Hello Recruitment Associates

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Managing Director - Capital Equipment - London - 150,000 to 250,000 plus excellent benefits

Hello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Managing Director for a capital equipment business based in London.

The company is seeking a commercially focused MD to come in and continue the growth of the business which has increased significantlyin recent years.

The ideal candidate will come from a capital equipment or facilities management type businessand be ready for the challenge of steering a business forward to get it to 100m turnover.

If you are ready for a new challenge and feel the time is right to throw yourself in to this type of role then a salary range between (phone number removed) and (phone number removed) is on offer depending on experience.

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Managing Director

Merseyside, North West £100000 - £140000 Annually Building Careers UK

Posted 6 days ago

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Managing Director - Residential Lettings



Location: North West, UK



Salary: 100,000 - 140,000 per annum

We are delighted to be supporting our client, a rapidly growing property management and lettings business, in the appointment of a Managing Director .

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader within residential lettings to take ownership of a well-established operation, driving strategic growth while overseeing the day-to-day running of the business.



The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a sizeable portfolio of over 5,000 units, managing a team of 50+ staff, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to landlords and tenants alike. Reporting into the wider leadership team (COO, CFO, CEO), you will take full accountability for financial performance, operational delivery, and organisational development.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the lettings and management business to ensure continued growth and success

  • Oversee all operational aspects including budgets, financial performance, and P&L

  • Manage and motivate a team of 50+ staff, including direct reports

  • Attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent across the organisation

  • Build strong relationships with the wider leadership team to align strategy and delivery

  • Ensure excellent service delivery and performance on behalf of landlords and tenants



Candidate Profile

  • Minimum 5 years' experience at Managing Director level

  • At least 10 years' experience within residential lettings/property management

  • Proven track record of success in leading large teams and portfolios

  • Full UK driving licence required

  • Ideally based in the North West region

Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.





  • Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.


  • Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

    We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

    Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

    INDCOM

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Managing Director

Essex, Eastern £100000 - £125000 Annually Staffbase Recruitment

Posted 10 days ago

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Our client is an established and respected manufacturer of high-quality air processing equipment, serving clients across industrial, commercial, and environmental sectors.

Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for a commercially driven Managing Director with strong sales acumen and outstanding leadership skills to take our client's business forward.

The Role:

This is a "hands-on" leadership role where your primary focus will be driving revenue growth, developing high-performing teams, and strengthening customer relationships. You'll take full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the business, reporting directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute the company's growth strategy, with a core focus on sales performance and market expansion
* Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed targets across existing and new markets
* Build strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders
* Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture
* Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
* Manage and ensure legal compliance
* Monitor financial performance and lead budgeting and forecasting
* Represent the business externally, enhancing the company's brand and market presence

Candidate:

You will have proven experience in a senior sales or managing director role within a technical manufacturing environment (applicants in HVAC, air systems, filtration, or similar industry would be ideal)

You will demonstrate previous success in building and leading sales teams, securing major contracts, and growing market share.

Applicants will have exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire, coach, and hold people to high standards. In addition you'll have a natural talent for establishing & developing strong customer relationships.

Candidate's will be commercially astute with a strong understanding of pricing, margins, and competitive positioning and negotiation skills.

We are looking for a strategic thinker who is consistently "hands-on", visible & approachable within the business

Preferably you will be degree educated and /or have relevant industry experience with excellent mechanical and electrical engineering background

You'll be decisive, with the ability to make quick & well-informed decisions under pressure, adapt to ever changing market conditions and respond effectively to new challenges.

Benefits:

Our client offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking company in an executive leadership role with autonomy, affording a competitive renumeration with performance-based incentives.

The opportunity to lead, motivate and develop a highly respected brand in the air movement industry.

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Managing Director

Greater Manchester, North West £165000 - £175000 Annually Lord Search & Selection

Posted 14 days ago

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permanent

Household goods manufacturing expertise preferred
to 175,000 DOE + bonus + executive car

Manchester

The opportunity:
We are seeking an accomplished Managing Director to guide a highly respected manufacturer of household products into its next stage of growth. Partnering with top retailers and distributors nationwide, this is a rare chance to take charge of a trusted name in the industry and shape its future success.

What you'll do:

  • Define and execute a clear strategy for growth, agility and customer focus
  • Drive improvements across manufacturing, operations and commercial areas
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation and high performance
  • Deliver sustainable profitability while upholding quality, service and environmental responsibility

About you:

  • Managing Director experience in consumer or household goods manufacturing
  • Demonstrated success in full P&L management and business transformation
  • Skilled at balancing growth with efficiency, always keeping the customer front and centre
  • Influential, energetic and visionary, with the integrity to inspire confidence across the organisation

The company:
This is a well-established and innovative business, known for its technical expertise and customer-first approach. With solid foundations and bold ambitions, the organisation is poised for a new era and is looking for a Managing Director who can lead it there.

How to apply:
If you're excited by the prospect of steering a market leader through its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV, quoting reference 10126.

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Managing Director

Greater Manchester, North West £120000 Annually Simpson Judge

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Managing Director

Manchester

Salary: 120,000pa + car + potential future equity

Job Summary:

I am working with a well-established SME in Manchester in the Defence sector who are seeking an experienced Managing Director to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is ideal for a candidate who is experienced in business turnaround, leading the strategic and operational direction of the company, improvement of financial performance, driving growth and ensuring strong relationships with customers within the defence sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the business through a strategic and operational transformation to restore profitability and long-term sustainability.
  • Develop and execute a turnaround strategy aligned with board objectives, delivering measurable performance improvements.
  • Strengthen the company's presence and reputation within the UK defence marketplace, building trusted relationships with MoD, DE&S, and key industry partners.
  • Oversee all business operations, ensuring compliance with defence industry regulations and contractual obligations.
  • Provide strong leadership across all departments, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Represent the company with key clients, stakeholders, and at high-level defence and industry events.
  • Drive new business development, leveraging existing relationships and market knowledge to secure strategic contracts and partnerships.
  • Ensure sound financial management, cost control, and operational efficiency across the business.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Significant senior leadership experience (Managing Director, CEO, or equivalent), ideally in an SME or mid-sized defence organisation
  • In-depth knowledge of the UK defence industry, including procurement processes, regulatory requirements, and key stakeholders - knowledge of the defence sector is an essential requirement for this role
  • Proven experience leading a successful business turnaround - restoring profitability, restructuring operations, or re-aligning strategy
  • Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of securing and managing complex defence contracts
  • Experience managing stakeholder relationships across government, primes, and industry bodies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and inspire high-performance teams
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
  • Degree-level education in business, engineering, defence studies, or a related field; MBA or similar qualification is advantageous
  • Must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance
  • Detail orientated, able to investigate and look at a business from ground level up

In return, you will receive:

  • Salary circa 120,000pa + car
  • Potential for future equity in the business - will be discussed at interview
  • Private health care
  • Excellent company pension
  • 4 day working week (condensed hours across Monday - Thursday)
  • Excellent holidays and other benefits

If you are interested in this role, please click apply now and I will be in touch to discuss further.

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Managing Director

EC1 London, London Hello Recruitment Associates

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Managing Director - Capital Equipment - London - 150,000 to 250,000 plus excellent benefits

Hello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Managing Director for a capital equipment business based in London.

The company is seeking a commercially focused MD to come in and continue the growth of the business which has increased significantlyin recent years.

The ideal candidate will come from a capital equipment or facilities management type businessand be ready for the challenge of steering a business forward to get it to 100m turnover.

If you are ready for a new challenge and feel the time is right to throw yourself in to this type of role then a salary range between (phone number removed) and (phone number removed) is on offer depending on experience.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Managing Director

M1 Ancoats, North West Simpson Judge

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Managing Director

Manchester

Salary: 120,000pa + car + potential future equity

Job Summary:

I am working with a well-established SME in Manchester in the Defence sector who are seeking an experienced Managing Director to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is ideal for a candidate who is experienced in business turnaround, leading the strategic and operational direction of the company, improvement of financial performance, driving growth and ensuring strong relationships with customers within the defence sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the business through a strategic and operational transformation to restore profitability and long-term sustainability.
  • Develop and execute a turnaround strategy aligned with board objectives, delivering measurable performance improvements.
  • Strengthen the company's presence and reputation within the UK defence marketplace, building trusted relationships with MoD, DE&S, and key industry partners.
  • Oversee all business operations, ensuring compliance with defence industry regulations and contractual obligations.
  • Provide strong leadership across all departments, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Represent the company with key clients, stakeholders, and at high-level defence and industry events.
  • Drive new business development, leveraging existing relationships and market knowledge to secure strategic contracts and partnerships.
  • Ensure sound financial management, cost control, and operational efficiency across the business.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Significant senior leadership experience (Managing Director, CEO, or equivalent), ideally in an SME or mid-sized defence organisation
  • In-depth knowledge of the UK defence industry, including procurement processes, regulatory requirements, and key stakeholders - knowledge of the defence sector is an essential requirement for this role
  • Proven experience leading a successful business turnaround - restoring profitability, restructuring operations, or re-aligning strategy
  • Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of securing and managing complex defence contracts
  • Experience managing stakeholder relationships across government, primes, and industry bodies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and inspire high-performance teams
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
  • Degree-level education in business, engineering, defence studies, or a related field; MBA or similar qualification is advantageous
  • Must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance
  • Detail orientated, able to investigate and look at a business from ground level up

In return, you will receive:

  • Salary circa 120,000pa + car
  • Potential for future equity in the business - will be discussed at interview
  • Private health care
  • Excellent company pension
  • 4 day working week (condensed hours across Monday - Thursday)
  • Excellent holidays and other benefits

If you are interested in this role, please click apply now and I will be in touch to discuss further.

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Managing Director

M1 Ancoats, North West Lord Search & Selection

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Description

full time

Household goods manufacturing expertise preferred
to 175,000 DOE + bonus + executive car

Manchester

The opportunity:
We are seeking an accomplished Managing Director to guide a highly respected manufacturer of household products into its next stage of growth. Partnering with top retailers and distributors nationwide, this is a rare chance to take charge of a trusted name in the industry and shape its future success.

What you'll do:

  • Define and execute a clear strategy for growth, agility and customer focus
  • Drive improvements across manufacturing, operations and commercial areas
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation and high performance
  • Deliver sustainable profitability while upholding quality, service and environmental responsibility

About you:

  • Managing Director experience in consumer or household goods manufacturing
  • Demonstrated success in full P&L management and business transformation
  • Skilled at balancing growth with efficiency, always keeping the customer front and centre
  • Influential, energetic and visionary, with the integrity to inspire confidence across the organisation

The company:
This is a well-established and innovative business, known for its technical expertise and customer-first approach. With solid foundations and bold ambitions, the organisation is poised for a new era and is looking for a Managing Director who can lead it there.

How to apply:
If you're excited by the prospect of steering a market leader through its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV, quoting reference 10126.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Managing Director

Merseyside, North West Building Careers UK

Posted 6 days ago

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Managing Director - Residential Lettings



Location: North West, UK



Salary: 100,000 - 140,000 per annum

We are delighted to be supporting our client, a rapidly growing property management and lettings business, in the appointment of a Managing Director .

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader within residential lettings to take ownership of a well-established operation, driving strategic growth while overseeing the day-to-day running of the business.



The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a sizeable portfolio of over 5,000 units, managing a team of 50+ staff, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to landlords and tenants alike. Reporting into the wider leadership team (COO, CFO, CEO), you will take full accountability for financial performance, operational delivery, and organisational development.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the lettings and management business to ensure continued growth and success

  • Oversee all operational aspects including budgets, financial performance, and P&L

  • Manage and motivate a team of 50+ staff, including direct reports

  • Attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent across the organisation

  • Build strong relationships with the wider leadership team to align strategy and delivery

  • Ensure excellent service delivery and performance on behalf of landlords and tenants



Candidate Profile

  • Minimum 5 years' experience at Managing Director level

  • At least 10 years' experience within residential lettings/property management

  • Proven track record of success in leading large teams and portfolios

  • Full UK driving licence required

  • Ideally based in the North West region

Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.





  • Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.


  • Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

    We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

    Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

    INDCOM

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Managing Director

Essex, Eastern Staffbase Recruitment

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description

full time

Our client is an established and respected manufacturer of high-quality air processing equipment, serving clients across industrial, commercial, and environmental sectors.

Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for a commercially driven Managing Director with strong sales acumen and outstanding leadership skills to take our client's business forward.

The Role:

This is a "hands-on" leadership role where your primary focus will be driving revenue growth, developing high-performing teams, and strengthening customer relationships. You'll take full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the business, reporting directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute the company's growth strategy, with a core focus on sales performance and market expansion
* Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed targets across existing and new markets
* Build strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders
* Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture
* Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
* Manage and ensure legal compliance
* Monitor financial performance and lead budgeting and forecasting
* Represent the business externally, enhancing the company's brand and market presence

Candidate:

You will have proven experience in a senior sales or managing director role within a technical manufacturing environment (applicants in HVAC, air systems, filtration, or similar industry would be ideal)

You will demonstrate previous success in building and leading sales teams, securing major contracts, and growing market share.

Applicants will have exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire, coach, and hold people to high standards. In addition you'll have a natural talent for establishing & developing strong customer relationships.

Candidate's will be commercially astute with a strong understanding of pricing, margins, and competitive positioning and negotiation skills.

We are looking for a strategic thinker who is consistently "hands-on", visible & approachable within the business

Preferably you will be degree educated and /or have relevant industry experience with excellent mechanical and electrical engineering background

You'll be decisive, with the ability to make quick & well-informed decisions under pressure, adapt to ever changing market conditions and respond effectively to new challenges.

Benefits:

Our client offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking company in an executive leadership role with autonomy, affording a competitive renumeration with performance-based incentives.

The opportunity to lead, motivate and develop a highly respected brand in the air movement industry.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
 

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