General Manager - Director

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Strategic Leadership | Full P&L Ownership | Industrial & Commercial Safety Solutions

Location: Manchester

An established and growing business operating within the gas detection and safety sector is seeking a General Manager to lead the organisation through its next phase of development. The role carries overall accountability for strategy, operational delivery and financial performance. This appointment calls for a commercially astute leader with strong sector knowledge, capable of balancing technical excellence, regulatory compliance and profitable growth within safety‑critical environments.

To set and deliver the company's strategic vision, ensuring the business operates efficiently, profitably and in alignment with shareholder objectives, while strengthening its position as a trusted provider of gas detection solutions.

• Define and implement the company's strategic plan to drive sustainable growth and market expansion
• Assume full P&L responsibility, managing budgets, forecasts and overall financial performance
• Provide high‑quality insight and recommendations to the Board on market trends, risks and opportunities
• Oversee all operational, commercial and technical functions, ensuring effective cross‑functional collaboration
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners and regulatory bodies
• Lead product and technology strategy, including oversight of R&D and new product introduction
• Ensure best practice across manufacturing, service and supply chain operations
• Embed a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Proven experience in a General Manager or senior leadership role with full P&L accountability
• Strong understanding of gas detection, safety instrumentation, industrial sensors or related engineered products
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically complex businesses within regulated markets
• Commercially driven, with a track record of delivering growth while maintaining operational discipline
• Comfortable operating at Board level, with the presence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders
• A decisive, principled leader who inspires confidence and drives high performance

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV quoting reference 10228.

• Executive

• Full‑time

• Management and Strategy/Planning

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing