Group Managing Director, 'Change Agent' (£200m / 1400 staff)
- Location:
- Oxfordshire jobs
- Salary:
- to £500k package + LTIP
- Company:
- RM Plc
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 21/11/2009 18:04
- Job id:
- 45755914
- Contact:
- Recruitment Team
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/2862
To £250k basic + to 100% bonus + LTIP
A senior executive and ‘change agent’ of the very highest calibre with clear CEO / PLC Main Board potential to transform and grow a large, complex business (1400 staff / £200m P&L) within the dynamic and richly rewarding educational ICT sector.
RM plc is a leading global provider of products and solutions that enrich teaching and learning around the world. Based at the Oxfordshire HQ and reporting to the Group Chief Executive, you’ll make the strategic decisions required to transform an award winning and diverse IT business division that is experiencing steady growth, yet has massive scope for efficiency / profitability improvements and accelerated expansion.
RM’s largest business division, ‘Learning Technologies’ encompasses end to end PC manufacturing and 3rd party product supply chains, software development, project and service management, implementation, consultancy, technical support and training. The diverse products and solutions reach thousands of educational establishments via a sizeable self contained sales & marketing force that promote single components to individual schools right through to bidding £50m+ managed service contracts with local / central government.
This represents an opportunity to make a very significant impact in a highly respected organisation. The right candidate could also potentially be appointed as a PLC Main Board Director.
The Individual
- Unambiguous leadership of sizeable multi-disciplinary, multi-national organisations (at least 750+ staff / £100m+ revenues) with full P&L as CEO, Board Director or Divisional MD.
- A 'change agent' from a sales & marketing / business strategy background with a flawless track record of delivering consistent profitability and growth challenging, high profile turnaround situations
- The clear potential for CEO / PLC Main Board responsibilities is mandatory.
- Graduate / MBA with high intellectual capability, considerable entrepreneurial spirit, drive and gravitas.
- Experience from most sectors will be considered and previous exposure to the IT industry isn’t a requirement
Why you should consider this role
- Highly visible senior role: Potential to sit on Main Board and oversee entire business as well as hold executive responsibility for the largest division
- Growth focus: Clear remit and backing to transform, break new ground and grow. CEO advocating accelerated and unprecedented growth on an international stage.
- Education sector focus: A dynamic and resilient sector that provides intellectual stimulation, continual challenges, great fun and the ability to make a valuable contribution.
- RM is a respected market-leader: Recently awarded the 'UK's Top IT Employer'. A clear identity, focused strategy and a strong, collaborative team-engendered culture where high calibre individuals are passionate about making a difference.
To apply online visit rmcareers.co.uk using job ref ‘2862’
