Svitzer
Maritime
ClusterManagingDirector(UK)
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“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.
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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