Leading a Specialist Division | P&L Responsibility | Gas & Temperature Products and Refrigeration Location: South East Salary: Circa £85,000 - £95,000 + bonus & benefits

Overview:

An opportunity has arisen for an accomplished General Manager / Director to lead a specialist division operating within gas and temperature products, refrigeration and related engineered solutions. Reporting to the Board, the role carries full responsibility for the Division's strategic direction, operational performance and financial results.

This position requires a senior leader with strong commercial judgement, technical credibility and the ability to deliver sustainable growth within a regulated, customer-focused environment.

The role:

To develop and execute the Division's business strategy, oversee all operational and commercial activities and ensure delivery of agreed financial and strategic objectives in line with Board and shareholder expectations.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute the Division's strategy to deliver growth, profitability and long-term sustainability Provide clear, informed strategic advice and market insight to the Board Lead full P&L responsibility, ensuring performance against budget and forecast Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to support operational efficiency and market development Strengthen and maintain key customer relationships, ensuring confidence in product and solution delivery Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, operations and commercial functions Take ownership of strategic R&D decisions supporting future product and solution development Establish and maintain effective supplier partnerships and strategic alliances Promote a culture of accountability, high performance and continuous improvement Ensure health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance is embedded throughout the DivisionThe person:

Demonstrable experience in a senior general management or director-level role with full P&L accountability Strong technical and commercial understanding of refrigeration, gas, HVAC, smart building controls or closely related sectors Proven ability to balance growth initiatives with operational efficiency and customer focus Confident operating at Board level, with the credibility to influence key stakeholders A strategic, authoritative and values-driven leader with the integrity to inspire trust across the organisationTo apply in confidence, please submit your CV and quote job reference 10227