Managing Director – Catalyst (Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom)
Catalyst is a UK manufacturer of high‑quality branded consumer goods committed to innovation, sustainability and British engineering. Having celebrated a major national award for its latest product, the company is seeking a visionary and dynamic Managing Director to lead the next phase of growth, drive profitability and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
* Develop strategic plans to achieve financial and corporate goals, growth targets and market competitiveness.
* Finance management – oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting and optimal resource allocation.
* Leadership – provide direction to the executive team and staff, fostering a positive company culture.
* Operations optimization – manage production processes and supply chain to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
* Negotiations – represent the company in high‑level negotiations.
* Culture & values – ensure alignment between company values, mission and day‑to‑day operations.
* Compliance – maintain adherence to all legal, regulatory and health & safety requirements.
* Industry insight – stay informed of trends, encourage R&D and drive product and process improvements.
Qualifications & Characteristics
* Desire to transition into a first Managing Director role, possibly from a financial background.
* Strong drive, impatience to get things done and a finisher/completer mindset.
* Exceptional leadership, decision‑making, problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
* Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets and drive profitability.
* Energy, ambition and potential to lead the organization forward.
Salary & Benefits
£150,000–200,000 + bonus + benefits + potential equity share.
Important Note
* To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications.
* High levels of interest mean we will only contact shortlisted candidates within five working days.
* You must have the right to work in the UK permanently. No visa sponsorship is offered for this role.
Seniority Level
* Executive
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Management
Industries
* Strategic Management Services
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