[ref. c00441804] General manager Utilities training provider
General manager (Utilities training provider)
Manchester
£80'000-£90'000 +Hybrid working model + Excellent benefits package + Pension + Holiday
Excellent opportunity for someone with a strong operations, commercial and sales background to join an ambitious training provider that has the vision to be a power house in the training industry.
This training provide are an exceptional company to work for, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment. In 2024, the company made significant strides by acquiring businesses in the US and UAE.
Looking ahead to 2025, they have ambitious plans for global growth, including the acquisition of companies in the middle east. Additionally, their commitment to excellence is evident through its recent recognition at the GWO Safety and Training Awards, where it secured multiple accolades, including Trainer of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year.
In this role, the general manager is responsible for driving the operational and performance growth across multiple sites in the UK. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage the financial performance of the company, including overseeing P&L responsibilities and capital investments.You are actively involved in executing business strategies by analyzing weekly and monthly KPIs to ensure the company meets its targets.
The General manager also interfaces with clients to understand local market needs and training requirements, while leading initiatives for sales and profit growth. You will focus on reducing costs through strategic supplier negotiations and improving operational efficiency, including reducing non-value-added activities through process mapping and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate for this position is a senior management professional with at least five years of experience in a similar role within Engineering, Utilities, or Commercial Training Management. You will have a strong commercial awareness and a proven track record of driving results, as well as experience in managing and coaching teams to success.
This is a brilliant role for someone to join an ambitious training provider where you can stamp your mark and play a key role in its growth and development.
The role:- Direct P&L responsibilities for the company's financial performance and capital investments
- Hands on execution
- Using weekly / monthly KPI's to ensure that the business is performing in line with business expectations
- Commercially astute to interface with clients and understand the local market and training requirements
- Proven track record of delivering sales and profit growth
- Lead purchase price reductions for local 3rd party suppliers
- Operational experience to understand and deliver cost of sales savings, through efficiency, trainer utilisation and cost control
- Must have experience running an operation from a training provider.
- Full P&L experience
- Sales/ commercial awareness
- Candidate will have ideally worked within the utilities or construction training environment.