Chief Executive Officer

A Chief Executive Officer is required for an established technical consulting and digital business entering a significant new phase of commercial growth and seeking a commercially driven leader to guide the organisation through its next stage of development. The business has built an excellent reputation across multiple specialist market verticals, delivering technically led consultancy, advisory, and data-driven solutions to a broad range of public and private sector clients. Alongside its consulting activities, the business has also developed a proprietary digital platform which the board believes represents a significant long-term commercial opportunity. Having established strong foundations and market credibility, the business now sees significant headroom for further commercial expansion, strategic growth, and increased market penetration across multiple verticals. This is a Chief Executive Officer appointment with full operational, commercial, and strategic responsibility for the business. However, this is not a stewardship role for an executive seeking to operate at a distance from the commercial drivers of the organisation. We are seeking a highly driven commercial leader capable of scaling the business significantly beyond its current position through sales growth, strategic market development, operational leadership, and long-term value creation. The Opportunity The business has developed strong foundations, long-standing customer relationships, and substantial market credibility across a number of specialist sectors. The next phase of growth will require a leader capable of: * Driving commercial growth across existing market verticals * Expanding and developing new service verticals and revenue streams * Personally influencing key customer relationships, strategic partnerships, and major opportunities * Leading the preparation and delivery of commercially compelling tenders, frameworks, and bid submissions * Refining organisational structure, operating disciplines, and scalable business processes to support future growth * Building greater accountability, consistency, and leadership alignment across a fully remote organisation * Supporting the commercial evolution of the company’s digital and software capabilities alongside the core consulting business * Positioning the organisation for future strategic investment, private equity interest, or long-term enterprise value creation This role requires a leader who remains commercially engaged and close to the market. The successful individual will be expected to contribute directly to growth strategy, customer development, major bids, and commercial execution rather than operating purely at board level. Candidate Profile This opportunity is likely to appeal to an ambitious and commercially proven: * Managing Director * Commercial Director * Sales Director Essential Experience required for Chief Executive Officer * A strong track record of scaling revenue within technical, consulting, engineering, software, infrastructure, data, or professional services environments * Significant success winning and developing business through public sector tenders, framework agreements, strategic bids, and consultative sales processes * Experience developing commercially attractive tender responses and leading complex bid activity * Strong sales and business development capability, including direct involvement in major customer opportunities * Experience operating within businesses or divisions of approximately £20m – £60m+, with exposure to more mature organisational structures, scalable operating models, and growth-focused leadership environments * Experience leading fully remote or geographically dispersed teams * Strong commercial acumen with full P&L responsibility * Experience building scalable organisations, leadership structures, accountability frameworks, and operational processes * Exposure to private equity, investors, strategic growth environments, or value creation initiatives Leadership Style & Personal Characteristics * Highly commercial and growth-focused * Energetic, driven, and execution-oriented * Comfortable operating within entrepreneurial and evolving environments * Capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on commercial leadership * Naturally credible with clients, technical specialists, and senior stakeholders * Experienced in building rapport, trust, and alignment across teams during periods of organisational change and growth * Motivated by building long-term enterprise value rather than simply maintaining an existing operation This appointment will require a leader capable of bringing people with them, creating engagement and confidence internally, and establishing a clear sense of direction as the business continues to evolve and scale. This opportunity is best suited to individuals who still enjoy developing business, shaping markets, building teams, and driving meaningful growth. All discussions will be handled with the strictest confidence. If you would like a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity of Chief Executive Officer, please click the link below to upload your CV and apply. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact me via the details below. Due to the confidential nature of the appointment, shortlisted individuals may be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prior to detailed discussions regarding the business, strategic plans, and opportunity