Group Managing Director

Group Managing Director

Ports, Marine & Logistics Sector

Teesside, Stockton-On-Tees

Highly Competitive Salary (all salary levels will be considered)

The Group

Our client is a leading multi-disciplined group. By combining its unique mix of technical, commercial and financial skills with those of its property investment (10,000 acres), development, project ports, and decommissioning divisions. The Group has built a world-class reputation for efficiently delivering challenging projects in the aforementioned activities. As Managing Director, you will have the responsibility of guiding the financial and operational performance across the organisation's expansive activities & significant portfolio. You will leverage the assets of various projects to maximise returns, ensuring best practices are a hallmark of our operations. This role is not just about managing; it's about visionary leadership, driving the organisation towards unprecedented growth while nurturing a culture of innovation and high performance.

Key Benefits: -

• The opportunity to lead and shape a leading group during an exciting period of expansion.
• A role that impacts the direction and success of operations across various sectors Providing significant net zero benefits.
• Highly Competitive Salary, based on experience.
• Attractive performance related bonus

The Candidate.

• Proven experience as a Group CEO or Managing Director with significant operational experience in a similar position/s
• Seasoned executives with significant operational experience, ideally from finance, commercial, ports, construction, and/or real estate backgrounds.
• Leaders capable of managing high-performance teams and driving innovation.
• Strategic thinkers with a proven track record of delivering business growth and navigating complex negotiations.
• Individuals with a keen sense of business acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster meaningful relationships across various stakeholders.
• Candidates should hold a degree or equivalent, with relevant professional qualifications being a plus.
• Proven experience of managing P&L and budgets
• Be well organised and possess excellent presentation and communication skills, both written & oral.
• Have strong proven leadership skills and be able to demonstrate team leadership, motivation, coaching and the day-to-day management of an experienced Senior Leadership Team, including performance reviews and staff appraisals.
• Demonstrate responsibility for delivering on a business plan and its objectives including the management of resources and costs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster a dynamic management culture that encourages progress and expansion.
• Develop and periodically update a strategic 10-year business plan, reflecting the changing industry dynamics.
• Act as a central figure in both internal and external strategy communication, aligning efforts with our ambitious objectives.
• Cultivate strong connections with clients to bolster our market stance.
• Champion our sustainability endeavours, aiming for minimal environmental footprint.
• Manage assets strategically to boost operational efficacy.
• Innovate and implement IT solutions to sustain our competitive advantage.
• Continually seek and evaluate commercial and strategic opportunities.
• Regularly assess Senior Management's performance, fostering staff development and training.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Executive Chairman and oversee the production of essential reporting documents.
• Guide the annual budgeting and strategic planning processes.
• Advance research and development to maintain our industry-leading position, ensuring the adoption of cost-effective methods and cutting-edge services.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the management team, aligning with the Executive Chairman’s vision and strategic direction.

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