We are looking for an experienced Managing Director to control and oversee all business operations, people and ventures for a fast-growing education company. You will be the highest ranking manager in the organisation and will be responsible for the overall success of the business!
The ideal candidate will be a strategist and a natural leader able to steer the company in the most profitable direction while also implementing its vision, mission and long-term goals. Very strong crisis management skills will also be essential since the managing director is the one expected to “save” the company in times of need. You will be confident and embrace ‘leading by example’ engaging with stakeholders from familes and students, to organisational clients and statutory bodies.
The goal is to ensure the company is constantly moving towards fulfilling its short-term and long-term objectives and does not diverge from its strategic guidelines.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board
* Provide strategic advice to the board so that they will have an accurate view of the market and the company’s future
* Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
* Ensure company policies and legal guidelines and compliance standards are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times
* Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities
* Oversee the company’s financial performance and other business ventures
* Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
* Read all submitted reports by lower rank managers to reward performance, prevent issues and resolve problems
* Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
* Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
Requirements
* Proven experience in a managerial position
* Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
* Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company
* Excellent organisational and leadership skills
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
* Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
* A desire and drive to run the business as your own
* Full-clean driving license and access to a car
Renumeration
* Competitive pay with monthly performance related bonuses
* Health and leisure incentives
* Training and development opportunities
* Share options and packages
All successful applicants will undertake employment reference checks, and a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Please note, this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020