Svitzer

Maritime

ClusterManagingDirector(UK)

£150–250k ~AI est. Southampton, United Kingdom; Gravesend, United Kingdom; Bristol, United Kingdom; Liverpool, United Kingdom; Felixstowe, United Kingdom; Middlesbrough, United Kingdom; Immingham, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Cluster Managing Director (UK) at Svitzer. Skills: Strategic leadership, Operational excellence, Commercial leadership, People leadership. Develop UK business strategy. Execute UK business strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Shape future performance; Shape growth trajectory; Deliver UK business strategy; Drive sustainable growth; Maintain operational excellence; Ensure highest standards of safety; Ensure highest standards of compliance; Ensure highest standards of customer service; Create environment for performance

Industry & Context.

Maritime
Problems you'll solve

Risk management

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Significant executive leadership experience, Full business accountability, Commercial and financial expertise, P&L ownership, Experience leading large teams, Experience leading geographically dispersed teams, Track record of delivering business growth, Track record of operational improvement, Track record of organisational transformation, Exceptional stakeholder management skills, Exceptional communication skills, Governance experience, Compliance experience, Risk management experience, Experience operating within complex matrix organisations

Nice to Have

Maritime sector experience, Logistics sector experience, Transport sector experience, Engineering sector experience, Infrastructure sector experience, Industrial sector experience, Experience in unionised environments, Experience in safety-critical environments, Board-level reporting experience, Executive stakeholder management experience

What You'll Do.

Develop UK business strategy

Execute UK business strategy

Identify growth opportunities

Identify innovation opportunities

Identify operational improvement opportunities

Identify market expansion opportunities

Provide clear direction

Provide leadership across business

Lead organisational change initiatives

Lead transformation initiatives

Motivate leadership team

Develop leadership team

Foster accountability culture

Foster inclusion culture

Build relationships with employees

Build relationships with union representatives

Build relationships with customers

Build relationships with stakeholders

Maintain oversight of operational performance

Ensure safe service delivery

Ensure compliant service delivery

Ensure efficient service delivery

Drive continuous improvement

Lead crisis management activities

Lead business continuity activities

Deliver sustainable revenue growth

Deliver profitability

Maintain accountability for P&L performance

Strengthen customer relationships

Support key commercial opportunities

Identify new revenue streams

Develop new revenue streams

Identify growth opportunities

Develop growth opportunities

Monitor market trends

Monitor competitive activity

Monitor emerging risks

Ensure compliance with legal requirements

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements

Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements

Provide clear reporting to leadership

Provide insight to leadership

Promote ethical decision-making

Promote responsible business practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Employee representatives; Union representatives; Customers; Stakeholders; Regional leadership; Board reporting

Communication Scope

Stakeholder management; Executive presentations; Board-level reporting

Full Job Description

**Managing Director – UK** **Location: United Kingdom (can be based at one of the following locations: Southampton, Gravesend, Bristol, Liverpool, Felixstowe, Middlesbrough, Immingham)** For nearly two centuries, Svitzer has provided critical marine services to customers around the world. Operating a modern fleet and employing highly skilled maritime professionals, Svitzer supports the safe and efficient movement of vessels through some of the world's busiest ports and waterways. As part of a global organisation serving international customers across the maritime industry, the UK business plays an important role in delivering regional and global strategic objectives. This is a role for a leader who can successfully balance operational excellence, commercial growth, customer relationships, workforce engagement, and regulatory compliance within a complex, safety-critical environment. The successful candidate will join a globally recognised organisation with a long-standing reputation for delivering essential maritime services and will have the opportunity to shape the future performance and growth trajectory of the UK business. **The Opportunity** Reporting to the Managing Director – Europe, you will lead a highly skilled management team across a complex, safety-critical operation. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering the UK business strategy, driving sustainable growth, maintaining operational excellence, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service. Equally important, you will be a visible and authentic leader who builds trust throughout the organisation, develops strong relationships with employees and union representatives, and creates an environment where people can perform at their best. Success in the role will require the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels, maintaining visibility across the business while driving long-term value creation. **Key Responsibilities** **Strategic L

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