Role Overview
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that solves succession challenges faced by Small to Medium‑Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Through our Operator‑Led Search Fund Program, we provide a structured and scalable solution for business succession, ensuring lasting success for all stakeholders.
We are looking for a motivated, mid‑career professional to partner with NCA to search, acquire, and lead a small or medium‑sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer.
As a NCA Searcher you will spearhead an up to 24‑month professional search, acquire one small to midsize company, and step into the CEO role. You will have access to financial and business support from NCA during the search and receive an attractive incentive package that includes base compensation and vested shares.
Please note that we do not invest in start‑up or scale‑up companies.
Successful candidates will search, acquire, and manage a company in the UK.
We strongly recommend attending one of our Q&A sessions to learn more about the opportunity. Registration is mandatory: https://webinar.novastone-ca.com/.
SEARCHER RESPONSIBILITIES
* Establish a search process to generate sufficient deal flow and ultimately find a business to acquire within defined criteria.
* Manage the acquisition process with support from our experienced Investment Management team.
* Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business.
* Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options, develop a long‑term business strategy, and create 100‑day plans.
* Grow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives.
* Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brand positioning, identify gaps and implement improvements.
* Manage geographical expansions, when required, by preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies.
* Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth.
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS
* 10+ years of professional experience.
* Academic achievement (Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred).
* Min. 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams across multiple geographies and locations.
* Min. 10+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in the UK.
* Proven P&L responsibility.
* Having a strategic vision for a sector or an industry.
* Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
NICE-TO-HAVE REQUIREMENTS
* M&A experience.
* Consulting experience from a top consulting firm.
* Experience managing and operating an SME.
* Owner, Founder or co‑Founder of a Start‑up.
* Experience in global business development, international expansion.
* Recent successful business transformation experience.
* Open mind towards learning, people, and even failure.
SELECTION PROCESS
* Selected candidates will have in‑depth interviews, online assessments, a business case assignment, and a jury review of their investment thesis over several weeks.
* It also includes webinars and material for candidates to gather more information about the program and meet the NCA team.
* Final Assessment Center with the jury selection will take place in February 2026.
We are an equal‑opportunity program, and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non‑merit factor.
For more information on the program, our application and selection process, please refer to our website www.novastone‑ca.com.
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