Managing Director

Scienceabode; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instrumentation group in the UK is looking for a Managing Director to lead their team and drive strategic growth. This pivotal role involves P&L responsibility, refining sales processes, and inspiring a motivated team across various functions. The successful candidate will have a strong commercial mindset and extensive experience in manufacturing or engineering SMEs. The position offers a competitive salary of £100K-£120K, alongside bonuses, share options, and private healthcare among other benefits.

Benefits

30-40% Bonus

Share Options

Private Healthcare

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Managing Director or GM in manufacturing or engineering SMEs.
• Experience with P&L and balance sheet management.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team across sales, operations, manufacturing, and engineering.
• Own P&L and balance sheet, maximizing profitability.
• Drive commercial growth and refine sales processes.

Skills

P&L management

Commercial mindset

Operational expertise in manufacturing

Sales leadership

People-first leadership style

Job description

Managing Director role – for Scientific Instrumentation Group (Taunton/Weston/Clevedon/Bristol)

• P&L responsible.
• Driving Commercial Growth & Ops/Manufacturing capability.

SME (£8M/£16M+ turnover) – 40/70+ Staff

Onsite 5 days a week
£100K-£120K Base + 30-40% Bonus + Share Options (PLC) + Private Healthcare + Benefits

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead a thriving manufacturing & scientific organisation. This is a business with strong foundations, ambitious growth plans, and the potential for M&A activity.

It's a role for a proven leader who thrives on driving both commercial and operational growth, while bringing people with them on the journey.

The Role

Lead and inspire a 50-80+ strong team across sales, operations, manufacturing, and engineering.

• Own the P&L and balance sheet, maximising profitability and long-term value.
• Drive the commercial strategy and scale revenue from an already solid £8-16m turnover.
• Refine sales processes, systems, and operations to enable growth.
• Create a high-performance culture where teams are motivated, engaged, and aligned with business goals.

About You

You're already a Managing Director/GM with a track record of scaling manufacturing or engineering SMEs in the £15m-£200M Range and driving Commercial Growth.

You’ll bring:

• Proven P&L and balance sheet management, delivering profitable growth.
• A strong commercial mindset with sales leadership experience.
• Operational expertise across manufacturing and engineering.
• Experience of leading change, driving transformation, and uniting teams.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• A people‑first leadership style that inspires and builds cohesive teams.

Why Join?

Lead a business with significant growth potential and influence.

Competitive package: £100K-£120K base + 30-40% bonus + share options.

Comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare.

A chance to play a pivotal role within a wider PLC group.

The opportunity to transform a good business into a great one.

If you're a commercially astute, growth‑driven leader ready to make a real impact, this could be your next big move.

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