Managing Director Environmental

Package: Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is seeking an exceptional Managing Director to lead and accelerate the growth of its Environmental Services Division.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a strategically important business within one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology-enabled property services organisations.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Managing Director will take full responsibility for the strategic direction, commercial performance, operational excellence and long-term development of the Environmental Division.

This appointment is about creating a market-leading business that combines outstanding customer service, operational excellence, innovation and sustainable growth.

The successful candidate will possess the commercial acumen to drive profitability, the leadership capability to inspire high-performing teams and the strategic vision to identify new opportunities within a rapidly evolving marketplace.

The Managing Director – Environmental will play a pivotal role in shaping both the future of the Environmental Division and the wider group.

This is not simply an operational leadership position.

The successful individual will be expected to think strategically, challenge conventional approaches and build a scalable business capable of delivering sustained commercial success whilst maintaining exceptional operational standards.

Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the Managing Director will influence strategic direction, identify growth opportunities, support acquisition activity and create a culture focused on innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

To provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership for the business's Environmental Services Division, delivering sustainable growth, exceptional customer outcomes and industry-leading operational performance.

The Managing Director will be accountable for all aspects of divisional performance, including profitability, customer retention, operational delivery, people leadership, innovation and long-term value creation.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the long-term strategy for the Environmental Division.
• Identify new markets, sectors and service opportunities.
• Create scalable operating models capable of supporting continued national growth.
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable operational plans.
• Contribute to the wider strategic direction of the group
• Hold full P&L responsibility for the division.
• Deliver profitable revenue growth whilst improving EBITDA performance.
• Drive commercial discipline throughout the business.
• Identify opportunities for service diversification and market expansion.
• Lead contract negotiations and support strategic client development.
• Evaluate acquisition opportunities and participate in due diligence and integration programmes.

Operational Excellence

• Lead a national operational business delivering environmental services across multiple client sectors.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services.
• Develop robust governance, KPI reporting and operational controls.
• Improve efficiency through technology, automation and data-led decision-making.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout all operational activities.
• Ensure resources are effectively deployed to maximise productivity and profitability.
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with key customers.
• Ensure consistently high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Support business development activity alongside commercial teams.
• Drive contract retention and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Represent at executive-level customer meetings and industry events.

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