Business Unit Director in Leeds, Yorkshire And The Humber

Business Unit Director – Strategic Leadership Opportunity

Salary                   £80,000 - £110,000

Location               National

Are you a commercial leader who thrives on driving growth, building trusted client partnerships, and leading high-performing teams? I am looking an experienced Business Unit Director to shape the strategic direction of a dynamic and service-focused business unit. This is a highly strategic role within a sustainable facilities management business with locations nationally.

The Role
As Business Unit Director, you’ll oversee all aspects of the unit’s performance — ensuring exceptional service quality, client satisfaction, and sustainable growth. You’ll manage senior account leads, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver measurable commercial results through strategic oversight and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the business unit’s strategic goals for growth, retention, and profitability.
• Build strong, consultative relationships with key clients, aligning services to their evolving needs.
• Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing team across both dedicated and shared service models.
• Partner closely with internal service leaders to optimise resources and deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive innovation through technology, service enhancements, and best-practice implementation.
• Oversee financial performance, ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Lead with integrity and embed a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced senior manager within a complex, service-led environment (facilities or related industries ideal).
• Proven success in growing business performance and achieving P&L targets.
• Inspirational leader skilled in empowering teams and managing senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build lasting client partnerships.

For more information contact david@corecruitment.com or call David Allen on 02077902666

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