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Director - General Manager

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Lord Search & Selection
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 95000 GBP Yearly GBP 85000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director - General Manager (Permanent)
Strategic Leadership | Full P&L Ownership | Safety-Critical Industrial Solutions

Location:

Manchester
Salary:
Circa £85,000-£95,000 basic + bonus & benefits

A high-growth, high-impact leadership opportunity

Our client, an established and rapidly expanding business in the industrial safety sector is seeking a Director / General Manager to lead the business through its next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full P&L responsibility, direct operational ownership and the ability to shape the future of a market-leading business in safety-critical environments.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior leader who thrives in regulated, technical industries and who is ready to take ownership of strategy, performance and growth.

Key responsibilities:

Developing and executing the strategic plan to drive sustainable growth and market expansion
Full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting and performance management
Leading operational delivery, ensuring excellence across manufacturing, service, supply chain and technical support
Driving product and technology strategy, including R&D, new product introduction and innovation
Maintaining regulatory compliance and best practice across safety-critical environments
Embedding a high-performance culture with strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement

The person:

General Management / Director level experience with full P&L accountability
Technical credibility in safety instrumentation, industrial sensors, detection or similar engineered products
Commercial success, with evidence of delivering growth while maintaining operational excellence
Board-level presence, strong influencing skills, and decisive leadership

Why apply?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing, growth-focused business in a sector where your decisions have real-world impact. You will be trusted to shape the strategy and direction of the organisation, while delivering tangible improvements in performance, culture and customer value.

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV quoting reference 10245
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