General Manager UK & Ireland

Overview

You will lead the UK & Ireland business to deliver sustainable growth and profitability. You’ll shape commercial strategy, maintain strong external relationships, and oversee Oldham manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient performance. You’ll drive financial and operational metrics while building leadership capability and a high‑performance culture. This role offers visibility into strategic direction within an international organization and the chance to influence cross-functional initiatives. You will make a meaningful impact by aligning market demands with resilient, sustainable operations.

Pay / Benefits

• senior leadership with full accountability
• autonomy in decision-making
• competitive compensation with incentives
• inclusive and safety-focused environment
• international collaboration and leadership network

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK & Ireland business to achieve sustainable growth and profitability
• Define and execute commercial strategies to expand market share and improve margins
• Represent the business externally and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key industry stakeholders
• Drive performance across revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital
• Lead manufacturing operations at the Oldham site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Oversee supply chain, logistics, inventory, and customer service performance
• Build organisational capability, develop leadership talent, and foster a high-performance culture
• Champion operational excellence, sustainability, and cross-functional improvement initiatives

Key requirements

• Degree in Engineering (preferred) or related disciplines such as Business or Economics
• Proven leadership with accountability for commercial and operational functions
• Experience managing a business unit or equivalent scope
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, profitability, and performance oversight
• Experience in manufacturing, technical insulation, building services, HVAC, industrial, or related sectors
• Expertise in business development, pricing, and market growth strategies
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, with change leadership experience
• Experience working in international and matrix-based organisations

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• manufacturing operations management
• supply chain and logistics oversight
• budgeting and financial performance

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