Chief Executive Officer at Network Recruitment

Job Description:

• The business is seeking a visionary and commercially astute leader capable of driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and forward-looking innovation across a diverse business portfolio
• This role will suit an executive with a strong track record in leading complex operations, scaling businesses, and cultivating exceptional stakeholder relationships with suppliers and clients across multiple industries. A key priority will be steering the division toward sustainable growth in alignment with the group’s long-term strategic objectives

Key Focus Areas:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and drive the divisional strategy in alignment with broader organizational goals
• Anticipate market trends, competitive dynamics, and industry shifts to position the division for future success

Operational & Commercial Performance

• Lead and optimize operational performance across all functions, ensuring efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Take full accountability for divisional revenue, profitability, and long-term value creation

Growth & Expansion

• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, commercial partnerships, and adjacent markets
• Drive commercial plans that support expansion, diversification, and competitive differentiation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, industry bodies, and internal stakeholders
• Represent the division externally in key forums, negotiations, and strategic engagements

Leadership & Culture

• Inspire, mentor, and develop senior leadership teams to foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Champion operational governance, risk management, and continuous improvement across the division

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree; a postgraduate qualification in business will be advantageous
• 15+ years’ experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Experience in cash management devices, or an engineering/technology background, with proven experience managing a business unit within a larger organization or leading a smaller-scale business in a Managing Director or CEO capacity
• Proven track record of scaling businesses, driving profitable growth, and achieving measurable commercial outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in P&L ownership and strategic decision-making
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• A people-centric leader with a strong history of building high-performing teams and developing future leaders

Apply now — the client is looking to appoint this role as soon as possible