Regional Director - Lithia / TPS

Northamptonshire - With travel and occasional overnight stays

Basic salary of £70,000 with £84,000 OTE and company car, pension, life assurance, family health care, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Are you ready to drive beyond the possible; to work for an industry game-changer with inspirational people, with the opportunity to thrive in your career?

The Regional Director is responsible for driving regional performance and growth through strong operational oversight and strategic alignment. The successful candidate will lead site teams, ensure financial and compliance targets are met, and champion continuous improvement in customer experience and team development. Acting as a vital link between frontline operations and senior leadership, the role plays a key part in delivering strategic initiatives and fostering strong partnerships with the manufacturer.

Your journey as Regional Director:

• Direct regional leadership over site leaders to drive local performance and new growth areas
• Full financial accountability for regional performance, including meeting AOP targets and managing variances
• Ensure operational compliance with all business processes and QHSE standards
• Develop talent and succession plans in partnership with L&D to support team growth and retention
• Improve customer experience by refining operational strategies within cost frameworks
• Act as key link to senior leadership, ensuring alignment, agility, and strategic execution across regions
• Provide people and day to day operational support
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the manufacturer, ensuring alignment on brand standards, performance expectations, and strategic initiatives working towards being an investor of choice

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in leading multi-site operations with a proven ability to drive regional performance
• Well-versed in operational compliance, with a solid understanding of QHSE and other business-critical standards
• A strong people leader, with experience in developing talent, driving engagement and supporting succession planning
• Focused on enhancing customer experience through efficient and cost-effective operational strategies

Life at Lithia UK:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey