Job Title: Business Unit Lead (Head of Environmental - Asbestos)
Location: Cardiff, Wales (Relocation Package Available for the right candidate)
Salary: Up to £80,000 + Senior Leadership Benefits
A leading UK environmental services provider, now part of a £2 billion global environmental solutions group, is seeking a strategic and commercially astute leader for a significant appointment within their organisation. They are looking for a Business Unit Lead to take full P&L responsibility for their asbestos-licensed business and drive its ambitious growth strategy.
This is more than an operational role; it is a chance to join the Senior Management Team, shaping the future strategic direction not only of the asbestos division but of the wider organisation. With the backing and capability of a world-leading parent company, the ambition is to significantly grow market share, and you will be at the very heart of that expansion.
Your Role & Responsibilities:
As the Business Unit Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the division, which is currently a circa £10 - £12 million business. You will:
Drive Profitability: Take full ownership of the business unit's P&L, focusing on commercial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and overall business growth.
Lead Strategically: Develop the strategic direction for the business, identifying opportunities for growth, driving efficiency, and presenting a coherent vision to the Managing Director.
Manage & Develop People: Provide strong leadership and direct line management to senior contract managers. You will manage office and site-based staff, ensuring they are supported, competent, and motivated.
Oversee Operations: Manage daily operations to meet client requirements in the most efficient manner possible, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, technical, and quality standards. This includes ensuring the HSE Licence is effectively maintained.
Foster Client Relationships: Maintain and develop relationships with both new and existing clients to maximise account development.
Champion Excellence: Promote the business at industry events and functions, acting as a positive role model who embodies our values of professionalism, honesty, and commitment.
Who We Are Looking For:
This is a key hire, and my client are looking for a specific blend of skills and experience within the Asbestos and Environmental sector. The ideal candidate will be:
A Commercial Leader: You have a proven track record in P&L management, forecasting, and driving profitability within a technical services environment. We have a strong preference for candidates from the consultancy side of the industry.
An Asbestos Industry Expert: You possess extensive experience and technical competence within the asbestos industry, either from a consultancy or removals background, or both.
A Strategic Thinker: You can see the bigger picture, develop a strategic vision, and implement it effectively to grow a business.
An Inspirational People Manager: You have strong people management skills and HR awareness, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop senior team members.
Commercially Astute: An understanding of contractual frameworks, particularly NEC contracts, would be a distinct advantage.
What on Offer:
A highly competitive salary of up to £80,000 for an exceptional candidate.
The opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team of a rapidly growing business.
Significant autonomy and the chance to make a tangible impact on a national growth story.
The role is based in our client's Cardiff office, with an expectation of being in the office at least three days a week.
For the right candidate, a relocation package to the Cardiff, Bristol, Midlands, or North Somerset areas could be disscussed at an interview stage.
If you are a strategic, commercially-driven leader with the ambition to guide a business to the top of its industry, please apply for a confidential discussion.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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