Managing Director

Managing Director required to join a Global manufacturing business based near Hastings, East Sussex.The Managing Director will be responsible for running UK, European & Middle East operations,mainly at their UK facility in Hasting, but including Germany and other additional locations. International travel will be expected as part of position.The successful Managing Director will have overall responsibility for the UK, European & Middle East regional P& L, driving growth alongside operational leadership.You’ll have a proven track record as a Managing Director or similar senior leadership position, ideally with a technical, engineering or scientific background.Package£100,000 £130,000 depending on experienceCompany carBonus planRoleControl and oversee UK, European & Middle East operations business operations. Office based in the Hastings, East Sussex with international travel to EMEA regions, including GermanyUK, European & Middle East operations 100+ employees, circa 90 in the UK, including manufacturing, sales, purchasing, Quality, HR.Design and drive business strategies, advise the board and implement business plansResponsibility for regional P& LWorking for a manufacturer of engineering, technical and scientific equipmentLead the EMEIA Senior Leadership Team and work in collaboration global leadersOwning the regional budgetDrive Continual ImprovementRepresenting the company at public events and attending conferencesCommercially focused, interfacing with key strategic customers and vendors within the regionPromoting a positive working environment and driving company values across the EMEIA regionOffice based in Hastings with international travel, East SussexRequirementsProven experience in a senior leadership position or as a Managing Director, MD or similarAn engineering, technical, high tech or scientific background would be preferredAn engineering, technical or scientific Degree or similar would be advantageousExperience managing similar size business (circa 100 employees), or multisite experience, international corporation, or looking to step up and build upon key leadership experienceCommercially focused, with the ability to engage with customers and vendors across the regionExperience developing and implementing strategic and business plansInternational travel with overnight stays when neededQualitative and quantitative analytical skillsCommutable to Hasting, East Sussex or willing to relocate