Divisional CEO; CEO

Position: Divisional CEO (CEO)
Divisional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) The Opportunity Our client is a market-leading, international support services partner and business process outsourcing (BPO) specialist . They deliver complex, high-consequence operational & digital solutions across a diverse portfolio of critical public & private sector contracts. Following a period of strategic evolution, they are seeking a visionary Divisional Chief Executive Officer to spearhead their UK business unit.

Managing a significant £mm portfolio, you will hold absolute P&L accountability for a workforce of several thousand. Your primary mandate is to accelerate AI adoption, drive market share growth, manage profound operational change & expand operating margins - maintaining world-class customer service.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Vision & Growth Strategy & Planning :
Formulate and execute the long-term divisional strategy and annual business planning cycle, to outperform existing financial baselines. Business Development :
Spearhead high-value framework bids and strategic pursuits to win market share from competitors - requiring commercial acumen. Marketing Mix :
Optimise the positioning of the division's B2B and B2C service offerings to maximize brand value and market penetration. Operational Excellence & Change AI & Data Management :
Champion rapid AI adoption and data-driven governance to automate legacy workflows and unlock predictive operational insights. Managing Change :
Lead the end-to-end transformation of complex service delivery models without disrupting ongoing performance. Operations Management :
Oversee highly complex, multi-site front-line operations, ensuring relentless focus on customer service and contractual KPIs. Business Continuity :
Guarantee enterprise resilience through robust crisis management protocols across all critical national infrastructure contracts. Financial & Governance Mandate Financial Management :
Command a £mm pound P&L, implementing strict budgetary controls to deliver consistent operating margin growth. Commercial Management :
Oversee complex government and commercial contracting, mitigating risk whilst identifying margin-enhancement opportunities. CSR & ESG :
Embed sustainability, social value, and net-zero targets into the fabric of daily operations to satisfy evolving public sector procurement standards. People & Culture People Leadership Skills :
Inspire, unify, and empower a vast, diverse, and geographically dispersed workforce. Human Resources (HR) :
Partner with HR to cultivate a high-performance culture, create robust talent pipelines, and enhance industrial relations. The Candidate Proven Track Record Scale :
Experience operating as a CEO, Managing Director, or COO within a large-scale business unit. Sector Knowledge :
Deep expertise in complex business services, outsourcing, logistics, or regulated government contracting environments. Transformation :
Proven success in margin expansion through tech-enablement, automation, or structural reorganization. Core Attributes A tech-forward leader who views AI as an immediate operational tool, not a future concept. Exceptional political and commercial acumen needed to navigate complex client relationships. A collaborative executive, capable of contributing value to the Group Management Committee.

How to Apply

If you possess the scale of ambition and leadership pedigree required for this high-profile mandate, please submit your CV detailing your relevant P&L experience to our Executive Search Team . Evestigio Ltd operates Executive Search & Live-File (Candidate Retained).