Average Director salary in East Midlands

We are proud to be exclusively partnered with a leading global communications business in the search for their next Engineering Director, or a Senior Engineering Manager, looking to make the next step in their career. This senior role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership and is a key position within the executive team, reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will oversee a team of 60 across four core departments: Product Development, Customer Solutions, Engineering Services, and Product Management. While strong leadership and people management skills are essential, technical credibility is paramount. The successful candidate must be able to engage confidently with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers. Why this role could be for you… Rare and exciting opportunity to step into an executive level director role whilst remaining technicalPeople are at the heart of the company's success, reflected in an exceptional culture and an average employee tenure of 9 years.The business combines the scale to make a global impact with the agility and teamwork of a close-knit organisation.Following a record-breaking 2024, the company is on track for another outstanding year in 2025.You'll work in a modern, industry-leading facility that is spacious, technology-enabled, and designed to foster focus and collaboration. Benefits: Significant annual bonusFamily private healthcare insuranceFlexible working and enhanced annual leave policiesElectric car schemes Qualifications & Experience Experience leading teams within complex electronics, RF and embedded softwareChartered Engineer and a degree in a relevant technical disciplineTechnical experience in communications systems is advantageous but not essentialProven leadership experience managing technical teams and departmentsSkilled in customer engagement and comfortable in a high-visibility leadership role If you are a seasoned Engineering Director looking for a pivotal role within the Defence and Security sector, we invite you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team and make a substantial impact on mission-critical initiatives.

Job title: Finance Director Location: Derbyshire Salary: £95,000 – £110,000 (DOE) Hybrid Working Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for building structure, driving transformation, and shaping a business during a period of rapid expansion? We’re supporting a fast-growing organisation in Derbyshire that is undergoing significant change and now requires a commercially minded Finance Director to take full ownership of the finance function. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal moment, moving from an entrepreneurial SME environment into a more robust, scalable, corporate structure. The Opportunity The business has grown at pace and with major growth has come further complexity: fragmented systems, legacy processes, and the need for strong, influential finance leadership. As the Finance Director, you will be taking the operational reins for finance and driving transformation across reporting, forecasting, compliance, controls, and team development. This is your chance to take an SME-built finance function and lead it into its next phase taking ownership of a growing finance function and helping to shape it into a more structured, corporate setup as the business continues to scale. Key Responsibilities Lead the full finance function and oversee a growing multi-disciplinary teamTransform existing SME processes into scalable, best-practice financial operationsStrengthen internal controls, data accuracy, and financial governanceLead budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning and cash flow strategyImprove systems, implement automation, and enhance MIPartner with senior leadership and investors on strategic decision-makingPrepare finance for future investment cycles and evolving reporting requirementsMentor and develop future finance leaders within the team What We’re Looking For ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant senior leadership experienceProven track record improving processes in a fast-growth or transformational environmentStrong commercial awareness and ability to influence at board levelExperience scaling finance functions from SME foundationsHands-on mindset combined with strategic thinking and team leadershipConfident navigating change, complexity, and evolving investor expectations Why This Role Stands Out Shape the finance function of a rapidly expanding organisationHybrid working availableSalary and package are reflective of the impact and scope of the roleJoin at the perfect moment to influence future investment, systems, and structure If you're a forward-thinking Finance Director, Group Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager ready to lead change, and elevate a growing organisation to its next level, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today or contact Harry Hallam at Blusource Recruitment on for a confidential conversation.

This Board Director position will play a pivotal role to the group in embedding in new technologies for the continued growth and success of this manufacturing business, adopting Industry 4.0 and automation. The role is suitable for candidates at a senior level with a background in either Manufacturing Operations and Technology Integration. Client Details My client is a growing manufacturer based in the wider Sheffield area. They are looking for a Manufacturing & Technology Director to help lead their strategic and operational development of the technologies across the Group. This will focus on Industry 4.0, machinery automation, and digital transformation. This role will manage technological initiatives that drive operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation, ensuring the Group remains at the forefront of modern manufacturing. Description Develop and lead the Group's Industry 4.0 and Automation Roadmap.Identify and implement emerging technologies to enhance productivity, quality, and data connectivity.Advise executive leadership on manufacturing technology investments.Drive automation and process optimisation across all production sites.Support technology integration during mergers and acquisitions.Oversee IT infrastructure for new site development and ensure scalability.Mentor and develop Site Managers in Industry 4.0 principles.Ensure operational continuity during transformation initiatives.As a result of the above, enabling demonstrative cost savings. Profile Successful candidates will have: Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.Experience implementing manufacturing technologies in a production setting.Knowledge of CNC machining, automation, and digital manufacturing.Experience & delivery of Industry 4.0 or similar smart factory principles.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and project management abilities.Collaborative mindset and ability to lead change. Job Offer Salary of £100-120k, depending on experienceCar / car allowanceCompany bonuses9% contributory pension If you are a passionate leader with a background in production and technology adoption, then please do apply.