Position title
Part-Time Managing Director (2–3 days per week)
Description

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.

Responsibilities

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
Qualifications

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
Job Benefits
  • 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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Employment Type
Part-time
Beginning of employment
1st May 2026
Duration of employment
Perm
Industry
Environmental Services
Job Location
Bilston, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Working Hours
9-5
Base Salary
£500-£600 Per day
Date posted
April 5, 2026
Valid through
April 30, 2026
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