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Managing Director - Waste & Resource Management
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UK | Hybrid | £120,000–£150,000 + Executive Bonus + Equity Opportunity
55 Exec Search has been exclusively retained to appoint a commercially driven executive to lead a highly respected, founder-led business within the UK Waste & Resource Management sector.
This isn't a turnaround.
It isn't about maintaining an established organisation.
It's an opportunity to build on strong foundations, accelerate growth and help shape one of the UK's most progressive businesses operating within the circular economy.
The founders have built an excellent reputation, a loyal customer base and a differentiated market position.
They are now looking for an exceptional leader to take the business into its next chapter, professionalising operations, scaling nationally, strengthening the leadership team, delivering strategic acquisitions and maximising enterprise value ahead of a future investment or exit.
For the right individual, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
You'll have full strategic and operational responsibility for the business, including:
• Delivering sustainable revenue growth and improving EBITDA.
• Building, developing and inspiring a high-performing leadership team.
• Scaling the organisation while preserving the entrepreneurial culture that has underpinned its success.
• Winning larger strategic and multi-site customer relationships.
• Identifying and integrating acquisitions that support long-term growth.
• Working closely with the Board and founders to maximise shareholder value and prepare the business for its next stage of evolution.
Who We're Looking For:
This is a highly specialised executive appointment.
To be considered, you'll be able to demonstrate:
We'd be particularly interested in speaking with leaders who have:
Why This Opportunity?
Very few leadership roles offer the chance to genuinely shape the future value of a business.
This one does.
You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, lead transformational growth and build an organisation recognised for innovation, customer excellence and long-term value creation.
Package
• £120,000–£150,000 Base Salary (DOE)
• Significant Performance Bonus
• Long-Term Equity Opportunity
• Company Car / Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Pension & Executive Benefits
Confidential Executive Search
This appointment is being managed exclusively by 55 Exec Search.
Further information will be shared with candidates whose experience closely aligns with the requirements of the role following an initial confidential discussion. xwwtmva
Please note: Applications from candidates without significant leadership experience within the UK Waste Management, Resource Management, Recycling or Environmental Services sectors are unlikely to be considered.
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