We’re Hiring: Managing Director

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: £120,000–£150,000 + Benefits

Sector: Services for Purposeful Life Events

Leading with Purpose

We’re a thriving, purpose-led business with two decades of success, a strong reputation, and a loyal client base — operating in a sector that makes a real difference.

We’ve reached a pivotal stage: ready to expand our reach, strengthen our operations, and evolve our structure — without losing the essence of what makes us special.

That’s where you come in.

The Role: Managing Director

As our next Managing Director, you’ll take the reins of day-to-day operations, working closely alongside our visionary Founder to guide the business into its next phase of growth. You’ll bring strategic direction, commercial discipline, and people-first leadership — supported by a talented senior team and an active, engaged Board.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Strategic Leadership

• Shape and deliver realistic, insight-led strategic plans
• Balance ambition with execution — setting clear, focused priorities

✅ Operational Delivery

• Bring structure and accountability without sacrificing creativity or pace
• Strengthen processes and governance to enable sustainable progress

✅ Financial Leadership

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance
• Help the wider team make financially informed decisions

✅ Culture & People

• Foster a high-performing, purpose-led culture
• Lead with empathy, integrity, and high standards
• Be a visible, values-driven leader across the business

✅ Data & Decision-Making

• Embed insight-led thinking at every level
• Use data to drive better, faster decisions — without losing our entrepreneurial spirit

✅ External Engagement

• Deepen sector knowledge and market understanding
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

You’re commercially astute and emotionally intelligent — a leader who thrives on meaningful work and brings a clear sense of purpose.

You’ll likely bring:

✔️ Proven leadership experience as MD / CEO / COO in a scaling or founder-led business

✔️ Full financial accountability, ideally in companies with £15m+ turnover

✔️ Strong understanding of people, culture, and values-driven leadership

✔️ Confident communicator with Board-level presence

✔️ A track record of building, leading, and retaining high-performing teams

✔️ A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach

✔️ (Bonus) Experience in purpose-led, creative, media, digital or tech sectors

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a job. It’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of a respected, purpose-led company — with the full support of its Founder and Board.

• Build on a strong foundation and evolve what’s already working.
• You’ll lead with clarity, compassion, and commercial confidence, without disrupting the heart of our culture.
• Introduce fresh thinking where it’s needed.
• Make a lasting impact on a business that’s ready for its next chapter.

Sound like you?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

• Let’s create something remarkable, together.