Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsManaging DirectorMarket leading Professional Services organisation. Glasgow HQ.About Our ClientOur client is a well-established, medium-sized organisation operating in the Professional Services sector. The role will be based in their Glasgow City Centre based HQ, but will have responsibility for other offices across the UK and overseas.Job DescriptionCommercial & Sales Leadership:Full accountability for revenue, volumes and advice performance across c.60 debt advisorsLead a pressurised, daily-grind outcome environment with pace and disciplineDrive consistent delivery against volume, value and quality targetsSet the tone for energy, accountability and professionalismMarketing & Customer Acquisition:Ownership of a substantial annual marketing budgetEnsure spend remains within defined CPA thresholdsMaintain alignment between marketing intent, lead quality and outcomesUse data and performance insight to continuously improve outcomesCompliance & Standards:Lead a fully FCA-regulated business with an unwavering focus on compliant deliveryPrior FCA experience helpful but not essential; the ability to operate responsibly, learn quickly and respect regulatory constraints is imperativeMaintain high standards under sustained commercial pressure and ensure those standards are embedded throughout the organisationOperational & People Leadership:Overall leadership of c.110+ staff across advice, onboarding, compliance and operationsEnsure smooth operational flow from advice through onboardingDevelop strong management capabilityFinancial Management & Reporting:Full P&L responsibilityClose collaboration with a dedicated Finance Director (dotted line), with deep knowledge ofthe front-end businessOwnership of budgeting, forecasting and performance reportingGroup Collaboration:Support distribution of adjacent group products through the core acquisition engineEnsure cross-group activity is well-governed and execution-focusedBoard Engagement:Clear, factual, commercially grounded communication of performance, risks and prioritiesThe Successful ApplicantA successful Managing Director should have:Senior leadership experience running large, target-driven sales organisationsProven ability to operate effectively under sustained pressureTrack record of consistent delivery at scaleExperience managing significant marketing spend with clear ROI accountabilitySector Background:FCA or regulated financial services experience helpful but not essentialRelevant backgrounds may include high-volume advisory/call-centre-led businesses or other sales-intensive, performance-led environmentsPersonal Characteristics:Energetic, driven and delivery-focusedGood under pressure; calm, controlled and decisiveCommercially sharp and operationally disciplinedComfortable holding high standards while pushing performanceCredible with both front-line teams and board-level stakeholdersWhat's on OfferThe successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package.ContactFraser BinnieQuote job refJN-012026-6923912Phone number+44 141 331 7913Job summaryJob functionExecutive SearchSubsectorSalesSectorBusiness ServicesLocationGlasgowContract typePermanentConsultant nameFraser BinnieConsultant phone+44 141 331 7913Job referenceJN-012026-6923912