
Job Title: Part-Time Managing Director (2–3 days per week)
Location: Black Country (on-site presence required)
Salary/Rate: £500 per day
Commitment: 2–3 days per week (flexible structure)
Type: Part-Time / Fractional
About the Business
We are a well-established, owner-led SME based in the Black Country, providing specialist filtration solutions to a loyal and growing customer base.
With a turnover of approximately £800K and a close-knit team of 8 staff, the business has built a strong reputation for reliability, quality service, and long-standing client relationships.
The company is now looking for a hands-on Managing Director to work alongside the owner and take a more active role in leading the business day-to-day, while driving performance and growth.
The Opportunity
This is a practical, sleeves-rolled-up Managing Director role with real influence over the day-to-day running of the business.
With a 2–3 day per week commitment, you’ll play a key role in bringing structure, improving performance, and helping the owner focus on the bigger picture.
This is not a corporate environment — we’re looking for someone grounded, straightforward, and comfortable working in a small team where everyone mucks in.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
- Take an active role in the day-to-day management of the business
- Provide clear leadership to a team of 8 staff
- Improve operational efficiency, planning, and delivery
- Introduce structure and accountability across the team
Commercial & Growth
- Identify and drive opportunities for revenue growth
- Review pricing, margins, and cost base
- Support customer relationships and business development where needed
Strategy & Planning
- Work closely with the owner to set direction and priorities
- Implement simple, effective KPIs and performance tracking
- Turn plans into practical, achievable actions
Financial Oversight
- Maintain a clear handle on cashflow, profitability, and costs
- Work with external accountants as required
- Ensure commercial decisions are grounded in financial reality
People & Culture
- Lead, support, and develop the team
- Maintain a positive, hardworking, no-nonsense culture
- Address performance issues and build accountability
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Previous experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, or similar senior role within an SME
- Strong operational and commercial experience
- Proven ability to improve performance in smaller businesses
- Comfortable being hands-on and visible in the business
- Experience managing small teams (5–20 employees)
Desirable
- Background in engineering, environmental services, facilities, or similar
- Experience in service-led or field-based businesses
- Experience working with owner-managed companies
- Personal Attributes
- Down-to-earth, straight-talking, and pragmatic
- Willing to roll sleeves up and get stuck in
- Strong common-sense approach to problem solving
- Builds trust quickly with both owner and team
- No ego — focused on getting the job done
- What’s on Offer
- £500 per day
- 2–3 days per week with flexibility
- Genuine influence over how the business is run
- Close partnership with the owner
- Opportunity to make a visible impact quickly
- Potential for the role to grow as the business develops
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