Business Unit Director: Strategic Leadership Opportunity

Salary: GBP 80,000 – 110,000

Location: National

Are you a commercial leader who thrives on driving growth, building trusted client partnerships, and leading high‑performing teams? We are looking for an experienced Business Unit Director to shape the strategic direction of a dynamic, service‑focused business unit within a sustainable facilities management business with national locations.

The Role

As Business Unit Director, you will oversee all aspects of the unit’s performance, ensuring exceptional service quality, client satisfaction, and sustainable growth. You will manage senior account leads, collaborate cross‑functionally, and deliver measurable commercial results through strategic oversight and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the business unit’s strategic goals for growth, retention, and profitability.
• Build strong, consultative relationships with key clients, aligning services to their evolving needs.
• Lead, mentor, and empower a high‑performing team across both dedicated and shared service models.
• Partner closely with internal service leaders to optimise resources and deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive innovation through technology, service enhancements, and best‑practice implementation.
• Oversee financial performance, ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Lead with integrity and embed a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced senior manager within a complex, service‑led environment (facilities or related industries ideal).
• Proven success in growing business performance and achieving P&L targets.
• Inspirational leader skilled in empowering teams and managing senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build lasting client partnerships.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

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