Job Title: Business Unit Director
Person Specification

Education

Essential: A good general education, including a relevant qualification at HNC level or equivalent.

Desirable: Educated to degree level in engineering/construction or a related discipline. MBA also desirable.

Experience

Essential: Generalist and strategic managerial experience at Operations Manager/Director level.

Experience of formally presenting and negotiating with customers and internal teams.

Confident with financial data and the ability to present and interpret full accounts.

Track record of growing and developing new business.

Previous experience of managing diverse teams across.

Desirable: Knowledge of working within varying business sectors.

Managerial experience within other functional disciplines.

Aptitudes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Numerate and computer literate.

Character

Excellent motivational and influencing skills.

Able to inspire confidence through personal credibility and appearance.

Politically astute.

Incumbents must have a high level of energy, be self-starters, confident and stable in manner and be able to prioritise and work on a range of activities within a high pressure environment.

Circumstances

Incumbents will be required to travel widely on occasions to support new business development, and participate in training and strategic reviews. Occasional overnight stays will be required.

All details are provided for guidance only, and do not necessarily limit the responsibilities and accountabilities of the job. Full details of employment terms are provided within offers of employment, The Employee Handbook, and appropriate policies within the Company. Some benefits may only be available after a qualifying period. This document does not constitute an offer of employment. Offers are only valid when provided in writing through the Human Resources Department.