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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Our client is a design-led interior refurbishment and furniture business specialising in the education sector, with a strong reputation across private schools, academies, and learning environments.

The business delivers integrated solutions spanning design, refurbishment, furniture, and modular construction. With a current turnover of c.£15m and a clear pathway to £20m+, they are entering an exciting new phase of growth.

Recent strategic developments include:

Expansion into modular/off-site construction through a new division 
A major £35m modular programme 
Growing international opportunities across Europe and the US Our client combines a strong brand, loyal client base, and a differentiated offer, but now requires enhanced leadership, structure, and commercial discipline to fully realise its potential.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established, respected business into its next stage of growth and professionalisation.

Working alongside an experienced COO and CFO, the CEO will take full responsibility for commercial performance, leadership, and strategic direction, ensuring the business delivers sustainable, profitable growth.

This is not a turnaround; it is a scale-up opportunity with strong foundations, a healthy pipeline, and significant headroom for improvement.

The Role

Provide clear leadership and strategic direction to the business 
Build and maintain a credible sales pipeline to support £20m+ turnover 
Lead the commercial strategy, driving revenue growth and margin improvement 
Ensure alignment between sales, operations, and financial performance 
Implement robust performance management, reporting, and accountability structures 
Lead and develop the senior leadership team (COO and CFO) 
Oversee delivery of key programmes, including the current £35m project 
Strengthen financial discipline, including margin, cash flow, and project control 
Manage relationships with shareholders and the board 
Support expansion into new geographies and service lines Requirements

 Sector Experience

Interior fit-out or commercial refurbishment 
Design-and-build contracting 
Specialist construction services 
Modular/off-site construction 
Workplace or education interiors You will likely have operated at a senior level within a £15m-£50m project-based business.

Commercial Expertise

A proven track record of building and converting strong project pipelines 
Experience delivering profitable growth in project-based environments 
Strong understanding of margin control, pricing strategy, and project risk 
The ability to align commercial, operational, and financial functions Leadership Style

Commercially sharp and operationally decisive 
Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams 
Comfortable in a hands-on SME environment 
Able to bring structure, clarity, and accountability 
Credible with shareholders, clients, and senior stakeholders Personal Attributes

Pragmatic, results-oriented, and resilient 
Strong communicator with natural leadership presence 
Able to balance strategic thinking with execution 
Comfortable leading through change and growth Benefits

Generous package including bonus and incentives

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