Wickland Westcott Jobs

Director of Quality Assurance - Market Leading Salary and benefits package - Current Positions

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Our client is a successful and entrepreneurial OEM supplying innovative leading-edge mechatronic solutions to an international customer base. The company, which has an established reputation and an exciting programme of upcoming new product launches, is seeking to appoint a senior quality professional to support the ongoing success of the business through the attainment of the highest possible quality standards.

This newly created role, a key addition to the senior team, will have responsibility for driving the quality agenda across the business, ensuring the reliability of both new and existing products in line with customer/regulatory requirements. The emphasis of the role will be on working with colleagues throughout the supply chain to nurture a more proactive quality-oriented culture supported through the development and implementation of the appropriate systems, processes and working practices.

Candidates, of degree calibre and ideally qualified in a relevant technical discipline, will have proven senior level experience gained in a similar role, preferably in an electronic/mechatronic product environment. An understanding of the latest quality tools and techniques is prerequisite and candidates must demonstrate the ability to deliver lasting change by engaging with and gaining the support of others. The gravitas and credibility required to contribute as a valued member of the senior team is also essential.

This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact on the success of this exciting and ambitious business, and a competitive salary and executive benefits package will be negotiated for the right high calibre individual.

Chief Executive Officer - Private Equity Backed Consumer Services Business, Six Figure Package ...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Our client is a Private Equity backed consumer services business that has a well recognised brand and a leading position within its market. The business requires a proven and experienced, consumer orientated and service led individual, to lead the Company through the next phase of its growth that will create significant incremental equity value for themselves and the other shareholders.

Over the past two years the Company has undertaken a complete organisational turnaround and now has a stable, scalable platform that can capitalise on the opportunity that exists to consolidate the fragmented sector in which it operates.

To ensure the Company capitalises on this opportunity, it requires a proven, experienced and strategic business leader with a strong track record of financial success in sub £100m t/o consumer facing businesses. You must be financially orientated, focused on understanding detail and able to demonstrate strong leadership during a period of change. You must be able to clearly demonstrate your leadership skills, have a cohesive management style devoid of politics, and be able to make the difficult decisions when necessary. An experienced, skilled relationship builder and negotiator, you must have a ‘hands on’ nature and the maturity and intelligence to operate effectively at both senior management level and on the ‘shop floor’ in order to drive cultural change. An ability to work effectively with external stakeholders will also be important.

International Sales Manager - Water Sector, Market Leading Salary and Benefits Package - ...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Our client, a subsidiary of a highly successful plc Group, is a global market leader in the manufacture and supply of a range of engineered products to the hydrocarbon, energy and process industries. The company’s continued objective is to strive for increased sales volume and to further develop its worldwide reputation by offering its customers high quality, innovative products and exceptional service levels at globally competitive prices. As part of its growth strategy the business is now seeking to appoint a talented senior sales professional to help address and grow the high potential global water sector.

This newly created, high profile role will have responsibility for developing and implementing a sales and marketing strategy to grow the company’s presence in the global water industry. The emphasis of the role will be on identifying opportunities within the water sector, building relationships with relevant water companies and their supply chain partners, and developing new profitable business both directly and/or through a network of agents and distributors. The position will be supported by a marketing/product management resource based at the company’s UK head office.

Candidates, of degree calibre and preferably with a technical/engineering qualification, will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of the workings of the global water industry. Whilst ideal candidates will have a proven track record gained selling heavy equipment into the sector, we will also consider applicants with the requisite skill set working for a water company or for a prime contractor business supplying engineered solutions to the industry. Commercial acumen and strategic thinking are key requirements, and candidates must have the ability to build relationships and influence others across a wide range of stakeholder groups.

This role will require extensive international travel including regular visits to the company head office based north of the Midlands.

Operations Director, Yorkshire - Competitive Package - Current Positions

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:01 +0100

This privately owned group is dedicated to the provision of premises and services for primary care. Working with a wide range of clinical service providers, the company comprises two divisions. The first partners with clients to build premises from concept to completion and the second provides a range of services tailored to patient needs for clinics and surgeries.

The role of Operations Director is a newly created position, with a brief to enhance service delivery standards, build the reputation of the group, ensure excellence in clinical care and ensure an outstanding patient experience. Key areas of responsibility are Operations, Business Support, Business Informatics, People and Performance/HR.

Commercially oriented, with broad business exposure, the successful candidate will be an experienced line manager with a successful track record in a demanding, service driven organisation. He/she will have a strong empathy for the operating environment and ambitions of a medical services provider and be able to articulate this to energise the team. An ability to build relationships and networks is important, acting as an inspirational ambassador for the business both within and outside the company. Candidates should have an affinity with the service ethos and operating environment of a medical business although they need not have direct exposure to working within a clinical setting. Appropriate experience could include a multi site operational role within, for example, private medical and dentistry providers; retail operations (including pharmacy, optical services etc); leisure (for example sports clinics); and professional services.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to play an instrumental part in the next stage of transformation of the business, building on its reputation as an innovative and flexible solutions provider at a time of immense change across the primary health care sector.

European Commercial Director, Power Transmission, Location flexible – UK/Europe – six ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:01 +0100

This sector-leading international engineering group produces a wide range of precision engineering products and operates in 20 countries with manufacturing sites worldwide. With a well deserved reputation for quality, the company gains competitive advantage by differentiating itself through technical innovation in application solutions.

The principal operating division of the business supplies precision products across a broad spectrum of customer markets, including printing, agriculture, construction, transport, food, mining and oil. Within Europe, the business is divided into three regions; North (UK and Nordic), Central & Eastern and South (France & Benelux). Each region is run by a European Sales Director. Following realignment of its European operations, the business is now producing results characterised by recovery and growth, with a healthy order book and strong business pipeline.

Following retirement of the current European Commercial Director, an experienced sales and marketing executive is required to replace him and work with the Managing Director to deliver the business plan for Europe. The remit is to increase sales across the region through the European Sales Directors and marketing and internal sales teams, into distributors, to OEMs and direct to end users. The role will involve significant business travel within Europe.

The European Commercial Director reports into the Managing Director of the European business and is the most senior member of his team. The successful candidate will be an experienced, senior business executive with a progressive track record in sales management, business development, commercial involvement and marketing. Current experience will be in international manufacturing businesses, with expertise in managing channels to distributors, OEMs and direct to end users. Preferred market sector experience is for manufacturing (rather than just assembly) in power transmission. This could include chain, belting, motors, gearboxes and other allied sectors, for example in componentry.

This is an exciting role for the right individual to work with the Managing Director to shape the future of this business. The company is emerging from a period of restructuring lean and fit, with an improved trading performance and an aspiration to become a truly global player within its sector.

European Sales Director (Central & East), Power Transmission, Location flexible – Europe ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:01 +0100

A European Sales Director is required for the Central & East region, covering Germany, Austria & Switzerland and Eastern Europe to deliver the sales plan. The business remit is to increase sales across the region through a sales team into distributors, to OEMs and direct to end users. The role will involve significant business travel within Europe.

The European Sales Director reports into the European Commercial Director. The successful candidate will be an experienced sales management executive, with a progressive career of achievement built within an international manufacturing business and demonstrable expertise in managing channels to market including working with large OEM accounts, dealing with Pan European distributors and direct to end users. Preferred market sector experience is for manufacturing (rather than just assembly) in power transmission. This could include chain, belting, motors, gearboxes and other allied sectors, for example in componentry.

This is an exciting role for the right individual to work with the Commercial Director to shape the future of this business in Europe. The company is emerging from a period of restructuring lean and fit, with an improved trading performance and an aspiration to become a truly global player within its sector.

Business Development Manager - Industrial Services, Negotiable Salary Package - Current Positions

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:01 +0100

A new position reporting directly to the Managing Director offering distinct career opportunities in the company and the wider PLC Group.

The company is an £80m+ turnover industrial services business operating through a divisional structure. It has significant market share yet there is considerable scope to capture profitable new business as part of the objective to expand the product ranges, develop refined value propositions and go to market strategies which are fully aligned with customers’ and the market’s requirements.

The objective of the role is to identify new business opportunities, negotiate and conclude new business which results in step increases in profitable sales revenues. You will work closely with the divisional managing directors and the group business development function to define and execute agreed tactical plans. Prime tasks will be to deliver the sales budget, effect a balanced product portfolio strategy and adopt a detailed and structured approach to business planning.

You will come from an industrial services or mechanical background with a clear understanding of the dynamics of this sector. You will have a track record of identifying new business opportunities and income streams concluding business with customers over a sustained period which has resulted in significant increases in profitable sales. You may be operating within a corporate business development function or in a field based role.

The company is headquartered in the north of England and operates nationally, so relocation is not required. The remuneration will be through a basic salary, which will depend upon your experience, a bonus, car or car allowance and supporting package.

Head of Procurement - Driving Performance Improvement, Yorkshire, c £65,000 plus bonus and ...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:01 +0100

Operating in a challenging business climate, this well established Group has embarked on a significant change programme with the objective of transforming the organisation and ensuring it maximises its potential in the long term. Reporting to the Group Commercial Director your focus will be on achieving significant cost savings as well as making major improvements to efficiency and service levels. You will also play a key role in a culture change programme designed to make the business more market orientated and drive a more strategic and commercial approach to supply chain management across the entire organisation.

This is a highly influential and challenging role and the person appointed will need the intellect and interpersonal skills to influence at executive level and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders. Managing a small team the requirement is for someone with first class leadership skills and the ability to win ‘hearts and minds’ at all levels and drive transformational change.

Of graduate calibre you should have a proven track record in delivering transformational change of procurement processes and have a strong delivery focus. You should also possess extensive knowledge and experience of developing, negotiating and managing the delivery of maximum value from commercial contracts, ideally gained in one of the following sectors – power generation, integrated utility sector, energy oil or gas, infrastructure or construction. Above all you must have a strong business and commercial acumen including first class financial and contractual analytical skills and be able to demonstrate how you have had a significant impact on the profit, cashflow and working capital performance of a business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled procurement management professional to make a significant and positive impact in the critical and challenging turnaround of a business.

Head of Search - North West or London based, Six-figure salary plus equity participation - ...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:01 +0100

Over a period of 35 years Wickland Westcott has established and maintained its reputation as a professional, friendly boutique providing the highest quality senior level consultancy activities. Whilst the company has two divisions, Search and Talent, it provides a seamless service covering executive search and assessment, senior level teambuilding, coaching and board evaluation. We are proud of our blue-chip client base, both UK and internationally, with client research telling us we are challenging, totally honest, quality driven, technically excellent and business orientated – we understand the pressures facing organisations in challenging times. Despite the current economic climate we continue to flourish and have ambitious plans for the future.

Due to the retirement of one of the founders we are now looking to recruit a professional to lead our team based in Central London, Cheshire and Yorkshire. To have the credibility candidates will need a significant record of success in search and be used to delivering real results both personally and through a team. She/he must be highly commercial (we are not ashamed of our continuing record of excellent profitability) and most importantly have a strong sense of humour as we continue to believe work should be fun as well as demanding and challenging. It is also essential for candidates to be real team players in order to fit in with the culture of our company.

We are owned by the people who work in the business and shares are gifted to those who make the biggest contribution. The successful applicant will have the opportunity for equity once established.