Regional Managing Director

Join our team!

Are you a results driven leader looking for their next oppoutunity? Due to business growth we are looking for an enthusiastic Managing Director to join our fantastic team within the North West

Managing our Education division, whilst reporting to the UK Managing Director. The Divisional Managing Director is responsible for increasing market share, delivering sustained growth and net operating profits by retaining and developing existing business and creating / implementing strategies across the area of responsibility. Working in partnership with senior clients, building strong relationships.

What you'll be doing...

The Regional Managing Director's key repsonsibitlies include:

• Responsible for developing operational strategies which underpin the positive delivery of annual sales targets / budgets. Manage and control overhead costs, preparing contingency plans where appropriate
• Build and proactively maintain external relationships with all clients to exceed expectations, deliver a value-added service proposition to grow the divisions competitive advantage
• Lead the operational function of our education portfolio, responsible for building of high-performing team, including recruitment, development, talent management and succession
• Develop and embed a culture to ensure that Food Safety, Health and Safety and Financial compliance is strictly adhered to within the sector at all levels
• Collaborate more widely across the UK business working effectively with all functional / divisional directors

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Previous senior director role, ideally in the education sector (Primary, Secondary & Colleges)
• Significant experience in the development and implementation of successful growth strategies and business controls
• A proven successful leader of teams who can successfully embrace change
• Proven experience in successful client relationships and strong negotiation skills
• Will be an exceptional leader of a group of operations directors and a wider team of operators, Marketing and Food Development Team
• Will have experience in running a high value multi outlet operation over a substantial geographical area (500+ schools)
• Will have experience of proactive P&L management and budgetary achievement
• Will have experience in solution finding for market challenges
  

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.