Divisional Director

Location:

South West

With over a century of heritage, Gregory Distribution Ltd is one of the UK's leading logistics service providers. We deliver integrated, high-quality transport and warehousing solutions across a diverse range of sectors including retail, food and beverage, and manufacturing. Our continued success is built on strong family values, a commitment to customer service, and a focus on innovation and sustainability. As a people‑first organisation, we empower our colleagues to grow, lead, and shape the future of logistics.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Divisional Director to join our expanding organisation and play a pivotal role within the business. The successful candidate will assume leadership of a significant operational portfolio, overseeing approximately £50 million in turnover across England and Wales. This role is central to driving profitability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth during a period of strategic expansion.

You will be providing strategic insight and operational expertise to inform long‑term business planning and investment.

• Lead sustainable, scalable growth initiatives aligned with long‑term business strategy while preserving the organisation's culture and core values.
• Develop and execute business plans supporting expansion across existing and emerging markets, with a focus on profitability and customer value.
• Provide leadership to a workforce of 300‑400 professionals, building a culture of engagement and high performance.
• Deliver commercially viable logistics solutions that strengthen client relationships and drive financial success.
• Hold full P&L accountability, ensuring targets are met through cost control, revenue growth, and disciplined execution.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through strategic engagement with clients and partners.
• Influence board‑level stakeholders on key decisions and contribute to strategic direction.
• Collaborate with Group Support Functions to drive operational excellence and transformation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance frameworks, maintaining high standards of quality and risk management.
• Utilise data‑driven insights to improve performance and efficiency.
• Lead operational development and innovation aligned with market and customer demands.
• Partner with Finance to manage budgets and forecasts, embedding financial discipline.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including customer rate reviews.
• Consistently deliver against financial, operational, compliance, and service KPIs.
• Develop talent and succession frameworks to support workforce capability and leadership growth. Foster collaboration across the organisation to improve performance and innovation.
• Oversee employee and industrial relations in line with policy and agreements.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across all operations.

• Significant senior leadership experience within transport, tankers or 3PL, managing complex, multi‑site operations.
• Director or equivalent experience, with a strong track record in strategic planning, governance and decision‑making.
• Proven ability to deliver profitability, operational excellence, and commercial growth ong commercial acumen, including contract management, financial performance, and customer negotiations.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams and building high‑performance cultures.
• Demonstrated success in business development and securing major client contracts.
• Strong background in transformation, change leadership, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels.
• Sound understanding of UK logistics compliance, safety, and regulatory frameworks.
• Technologically literate, with strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making capability.

• An attractive base salary aligned to senior Group‑level appointments including annual performance‑related bonus.
• A long‑term, career‑defining opportunity within a growing, operationally critical business.
• Benefits:
  Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
• Career Growth:
  Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
• Company Benefits:
  Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
• Extras:
  Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support
  * program.
• Team Environment:
  Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.