General Manager

General Manager/MD – Cambridge (Onsite - 5 days a week)

Turnaround Leadership | Sales Acceleration | Cultural Reset

My client is a specialist manufacturer of scientific instrumentation, backed by an expanding group of specialist scientific and R&D business’s, they are entrepreneurial and hire GM/MD's that have the energy and drive and innovation to grow organisations.

In this role the organisation design and build advanced lab technologies — from digital imaging systems to precision scientific equipment — and they’re now ready for a decisive shift in sales performance, culture, and operational pace.

They need a heavyweight turnaround type GM/MD who can lift the commercial engine, energise the organisation, and lead a genuine step-change across the business.

What you’ll be doing

* Leading a multidisciplinary team across sales, engineering, operations and support — bringing clarity, pace and alignment.

* Delivering a sales turnaround: strengthening the pipeline, improving conversion, and tightening commercial discipline.

* Resetting and elevating the internal culture — boosting communication, accountability and overall team cohesion.

* Owning the P&L and driving improvements in margin, pricing strategy, and overall business performance.

* Sharpening operational execution to ensure quality, reliability and on-time delivery across all product lines.

* Identifying new markets, channels and strategic commercial opportunities for growth.

* Partnering with group leadership to support investment, transformation and long-term strategy

Who we’re looking for

* A commercially minded GM/MD or senior leader with experience in scientific, engineered or technical product environments/Bio Medical/Biosciences area's.

* Proven turnaround capability — whether in sales, culture, or wider organisational performance.

* Strong commercial instincts with success in high-value or long sales-cycle environments.

* Someone confident leading technical teams and comfortable influencing engineering/R&D functions.

* Hands-on, decisive, and energised by the autonomy of an SME-style operation.

Why this role stands out

* A genuine mandate for change — commercial, cultural, operational.

* The chance to drive new growth in a respected scientific technology business.

* Group backing ensures stability and investment where needed.

* Real autonomy to shape the organisation and influence its next stage of success.

* Competitive package with strong performance incentives.

Package – Base + 20%-40% bonus + private healthcare + pension + options