General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reporting to the Group MD, you will be responsible for a division of an engineering business focused on delivering steel and other metal treatments to businesses within the group and outside. The company has a strong background in delivering completed steel products to engineering and manufacturing businesses in the South East and wider UK. Your key task will be the review of current business and implementation of growth & modernisation plans, as well as the implementation of strategy and processes to increase the productivity and effectiveness of the current team and facilities.
The Company
Well established group of businesses with funds to invest and grow the businesses are focused on delivering top quality engineered and finished end products to a range of UK OEMs and 1st tier suppliers across a range of sectors.
Keen to develop this key area of their group they are looking for a General Manager with drive and motivation to take on the challenges of the current business and to implement strategies and processes to increase output and profits in the business.
The Person
The role calls for strong leadership experience gained within a background of UK engineering/manufacturing, ideally you will have experience of steel treatments or steel product production and the processes that surround them.
You will be a bright, enthusiastic, innovative team leader and player, who excels at transforming teams to meet the plans of your business/division.
Your experience will have included:
- Leading divisions or teams in a steel/steel products environment
- Developing and implementing initiatives that increase productivity
- Experience with modernisation of existing manufacturing facilities
To Apply
So, if you are looking for a high profile, fresh and rewarding opportunity, that will fully utilise your significant managerial, technical knowledge and experience, then look no further. To apply please submit a fully detailed CV quoting your current remuneration details and reference number 373101.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Manager roles across Lord Search & Selection's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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