General Manager
£90,000-£10,000
Inclusion IQ is proud to represent a high-growth European group that is currently executing a significant phase of strategic acquisitions and integration. We are seeking a heavy-hitting General Manager to lead a flagship site through a period of structural evolution.
The business is transitioning from a successful, independent operational model into a sophisticated corporate group structure. We need a leader who can maintain the site’s high-performance culture while introducing the governance, reporting, and systems required for a modern, multi-site enterprise.
Reporting to the Board/MD, you will have autonomous control of a major facility and its associated P&L. This is a role for a "commercial operator"—someone who understands the fine details of a busy, 24/7 technical operation but can also sit at the boardroom table to discuss margin, strategy, and growth.
Operational Command: Full accountability for a large-scale, high-volume facility, ensuring maximum efficiency and service delivery.
P&L Ownership: Manage the financial performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving revenue through operational excellence.
Change Leadership: Lead through a "maturity journey," upgrading legacy processes to align with new group-wide standards and systems.
Technical Compliance: Ensure the facility meets the most stringent regulatory and safety standards (High-care/High-compliance environment).
Strategic Resource Management: Proactively manage complex labour models and facility overheads to ensure the site remains lean and agile.
Client Interface: Act as the senior escalation point and commercial lead for high-value accounts.
Proven Site Leadership: 5+ years as a General Manager (or equivalent) overseeing a large-scale, 24/7 operation with a significant headcount.
High-Compliance Background: Experience in environments with rigorous technical/safety audits (e.g., highly regulated storage, manufacturing, or sensitive distribution).
Transformation Experience: A proven track record of professionalising an operation or managing a site through an acquisition/merger.
Commercial Fluency: Strong financial background with the ability to manage complex budgets and present data-driven insights to stakeholders.
People First: A leadership style that prioritises engagement and development over simple task management.
Integrity First, Talent Always
InclusionIQ is all about genuine partnerships. Our recruitment journey focuses on Trust, Transparency, Teamwork, Talent, and being genuinely Thankful for each client and candidate relationship.
We look past just skills, fostering real human connections and championing Inclusion IQ.
Our Client & Candidate Charter is our public promise of fairness and open communication. It's our deep understanding of people, paired with unwavering ethics, that truly sets us apart.
