Managing Director - HomeServices

Brackley Permanent View Job Description
Managing Director/Brand Leader, you will set the strategic direction for the brand, deliver operational excellence and oversee the day‑to‑day running of the franchise network. With a strong commercial focus, you will drive the business forward to achieve ambitious franchisee acquisition and growth targets while safeguarding and enhancing the brand's long‑standing reputation for outstanding customer service.
  • Lead the strategic direction
  • Develop the startegy

About Our Client

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly recognised and established market leader - a multi‑award‑winning brand with an exceptional reputation across the franchise industry.

Job Description

  • Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop, operate, and promote the company's business and brand. Agree business plans and budgets aligned with corporate goals and growth objectives.
  • Demonstrate full ownership and understanding of commercial and financial performance.
  • Analyse commercial data to drive growth within the brand, ensuring alignment with agreed budgets.
  • Prepare and continually refine a strategic plan to unlock opportunities across the business and network.
  • Contribute creative thinking to new product development and brand services; undertake cost and risk assessments; present proposals to the UK MD; cascade outcomes as required.
  • Develop the brand vision and ensure all colleagues understand and demonstrate it. Share vision and messaging effectively with franchisees and associates.
  • Implement tools, systems, and processes that enhance communication and information flow between the company and its franchisees.
  • Drive new sales and franchisee acquisition through events, exhibitions, and collaboration with the central marketing team.
  • Lead and optimise performance across cluster locations to enable sustainable success and readiness for transition into franchise operations.
  • Work cross‑functionally with internal teams (Marketing & Finance) to ensure franchisees receive the support needed to deliver on their individual business plans.
  • Organise and lead regional franchise meetings, training sessions, and contribute to onboarding new franchisees.
  • Establish and refine operating procedures to ensure consistency and best practice across the network.
  • Support existing franchisees in developing their sales performance.
  • Resolve operational, performance, or compliance issues across the national network, protecting the brand's reputation at all times.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Business Development Managers and wider support functions, ensuring they deliver effectively against network growth objectives.



Oversee recruitment of new associates and contribute to performance management in line with company policies. Manage HR issues with support from HR

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience as a Senior General Manager, Operations Manager/Director, or Sales Director. Experience within a franchise network or at senior level within a similar industry is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ownership of financial results in previous roles.
  • A track record of contributing to or leading significant organisational growth.
  • Proven ability to flex seamlessly between commercial leadership and operational management.

What's on Offer

  • Open & Clear Communication: Communicates with clarity, transparency, and purpose.
  • Customer Focus: Dedicated to understanding and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.
  • Highly Organised: Manages time, tasks, and priorities effectively.
  • Self‑Motivated & Driven: Shows initiative, ownership, and resilience in achieving goals.
  • Strong Problem Solver: Applies creativity and logic to overcome challenges.



Proactive: Anticipates needs, acts decisively, and drives continuous improvement.

Contact
Stacey Tillson
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7018783
Phone number
+44 113 388 9067

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Business Services
Sector
Business Services
Where
Brackley
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stacey Tillson
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9067
Job reference
JN-052026-7018783