Chief Executive Officer - Social Housing Sector
"Executive Leadership Opportunity in a Progressive Housing Association."
£100-130,000 (Dependent on Experience) Benefits
West Midlands
Martin Veasey Talent Solutions are pleased to present a unique and prestigious opportunity for an adept and forward-thinking leader to join a distinguished Housing Association as their new CEO. Our client is seeking a visionary individual who can steer the organisation towards new horizons of success while ensuring a continued commitment to integrity, quality, and transparency.
The Role:
As the CEO, you will be the driving force behind our strategic development and operational management. This is a unique opportunity to pioneer excellence and inclusivity across all services, inspiring a culture of innovation and resilience. Your leadership will be instrumental in a period of transformational change, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and tenants' best interests.
Key Responsibilities:
· Strategic Direction: Architect and champion the organisation's strategy and business plan while fostering an ethos of progressive and innovative leadership during times of change.
· Senior Management Leadership: Chair the executive and senior management teams to propagate operational distinction and ensure the organisation's objectives are precisely met.
· Culture and Change Management: Cultivate an organisational culture that is attuned to delivering the strategy, embracing change and prioritising key areas of development.
· External Relationships: Serve as an ambassador for the organisation, nurturing partnerships and collaborations that bolster the organisation's position and service delivery.
· Governance and Compliance: Steer the company within its governance framework, validating that all statutory and legal requirements are met while upholding an effective relationship with the Board of Directors.
· Human Resources Development: Oversee HR initiatives with an acute focus on training, development, and employee wellbeing, ensuring the adoption of emerging HR trends.
· Financial Oversight: Guarantee the organisation's financial health satisfies all financial covenants and provide prudent counsel to the Board on compliance and solvency matters.
About You:
As a leader, you guide with unwavering integrity, respecting the company's obligations and stakeholders' needs. Your ethical and principled approach is crucial to our client's success. In addition, you will be:
* A proven leader with significant executive experience, preferably within the Housing Association sector or similar third sector/public sector environments.
* A strategist with an impeccable track record of delivering results through leadership and collaboration.
* A change agent, adept at navigating organisational transformations with agility and resilience.
* A communicator who values stakeholder engagement and possesses the gravitas to represent the organisation at all levels.
* Happy to work on site at Head Office in the Midlands as a visible leader, empowering people and change to deliver exceptional outcomes for the communities it serves.
* Degree educated with significant experience and track record gained at Director/Executive officer level in social housing, third or public sector.
Join Our Client:
This is not just a job. It's a chance to lead, transform, and elevate an organisation that is vital to community development. If you are motivated by purpose and want a role where your actions can make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.
Application Process:
To express your interest in this pivotal CEO role, please send your CV, quoting LX 2319677 or call us on 01905 381 320. We look forward to hearing from you.
Country Manager - Sales (UK & Ireland) - Aviation Logistics Solutions
£ Competitive salary Bonus Benefits Growth Opportunities
Location: Heathrow HO (Field Based National Remit)
Are you ready to take the aerospace logistics industry by storm? Our client, a global leader in aerospace logistics, is on the hunt for a dynamic Country Manager - Sales to spearhead their growth in the UK & Ireland. This isn't just a job; it's your chance to shape the future of aerospace logistics in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
About the Client
With a legacy spanning decades, our client specializes in delivering tailored logistics solutions exclusively to the aviation sector. Trusted by airlines, OEMs, MROs, and parts suppliers, they're the go-to partner for mission-critical shipments for Aircraft on Ground, warehousing, on-board couriers, trade compliance, airside transport services, engine transport and storage, worldwide air charter and much more. Operating across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, they've built their reputation on precision, reliability, and a service-first approach.
What You'll Do:
As Country Manager for UK & Ireland, you'll be the driving force behind the client's expansion in the UK & Ireland capitalising on your extensive network and expertise in aviation logistics to spearhead dynamic sales growth both as an individual contributor and as a player coach. You will be both an excellent strategic account manager and new business hunter.
Your responsibilities include:
Who You Are:
You're a trailblazer with a proven track record in aviation and aerospace logistics. You thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are ready to roll up your sleeves to make things happen.
Why This Role?
About the Team & Culture
Join a lean, collaborative team where every voice matters. The client values innovation, resourcefulness, and a hands-on approach. Leadership is accessible and engaged, fostering a startup mentality even as they conquer global markets.
Ready to Take Off?
Apply now to lead the charge in revolutionizing aerospace logistics. Together, we'll keep the skies moving!
To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 2890953 to
Commercial Sales Manager
"A Catalyst for Your Career in Commercial Sales".
£60 - 70 000 (DOE) Bonus Benefits
North West HQ (Hybrid/Remote Field based National and International remit)
Are you a chemistry specialist seeking a role that will meet your ambition and take your career to new heights? Look no further than this pivotal opportunity with our client, a UK-based leader in specialist chemicals for diverse industrial applications.
Based in the North West, with a global reach, they are looking for an ambitious Commercial Sales Manager to spearhead their strategic growth initiatives. This is a chance to move the boundaries of a conventional sales role and immerse yourself in a dynamic, multifaceted position that combines technical mastery, commercial strategy, and operational leadership.
Your expertise in chemistry will be the catalyst for solving complex industrial challenges. Your solutions will revolutionise processes and drive innovation across sectors as diverse as automotive rubber manufacturing and food production.
This is your opportunity to use your technical prowess to enhance client relationships, provide valuable input into Research & development and play a key part in the company's future direction so that it aligns with the company's ambitious growth trajectory.
The Role:
· Support the current sales team by providing Technical Sales Capabilities by leveraging chemistry expertise to deliver consultative solutions.
· Manage Global Client Relationships through extensive international travel (1-2 weeks per month).
· Support Global Operations by closely managing the day-to-day administration team, ensuring they meet the agreed deadlines.
· Further develop the sales team in order that together you can all deliver the short- and long-term growth targets.
· Contribute to the Long-Term Strategic Direction of the overall business.
The Ideal Candidate:
· Chemistry Degree (BSc/MSc) with strong theoretical foundations.
· Significant experience in technical sales, ideally in release agents or food-grade lubricants.
· Proven expertise in solving niche, complex industrial problems through tailored solutions.
· Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to develop and implement sales strategies.
· Understanding of applications like high-temperature processes, contamination challenges, etc.
· Excellent commercial acumen, including cost management, pricing strategies, together with Customer contracts and Distributor / Agents / Toll Manufacturer agreements.
· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Willingness to travel extensively to global locations.
The Opportunity:
For the right candidate, this is a chance to accelerate your career and shape the future of a thriving, global organisation. You'll enjoy:
· Significant strategic influence from day one, with a strong potential succession planning route to the Director role.
· Autonomy within the whole operation from Research & development through to final customer product delivery.
· Exposure to diverse industries and the opportunity to drive innovation.
· Use your commercial and technical skillsets in a dynamic leadership position.
If you're a mid-career professional eager to step beyond your current limitations and ignite your ambition, this is the catalyst you've been seeking. To apply, email your CV, quoting LX 2878969 or call us on 01905 381 320.
INTERIM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
£60-75000 (DOE Pro Rata) Fixed Term 3-6 months - Immediate Start
Barry, Glamorgan, Wales (On site initially - transitioning to Hybrid)
Our manufacturing engineering client has recently been acquired by a US Global Multinational.
The organisation is undergoing some rapid transitional/structural change and consequently needs an immediately available CIPD qualified HR professional to take the lead on operational and day to HR generalist activities during the transition and whilst all functional areas are reviewed and harmonised post-acquisition and TUPE transfer. You will report to a SVP HR located in the US and the locally based CEO and senior leadership team.
The role is likely to be generalist and tactical by nature - but will need a candidate who has operated at strategic level previously as your knowledge will be invaluable in terms of best practice, rapid execution and effective risk management. Experience of TUPE, up to date UK Employment Law knowledge, HR Business Partnering and Payroll are critical to success. The site employs c100 people, predominantly blue-collar specialising in engineering and technical functions. Therefore, experience of a manufacturing/industrial or logistics environment would be ideal.
Likely to be a 3-5 days per week on site initially which may become 3-4 days with 1-2 from home dependent on workload in the latter part of the contract - which in itself is likely to be 3, possibly 6 months in length.
Interviews are being held on site during week commencing 6th January so a relatively immediate start is required so please only apply if you can start immediately or within 1-2 weeks and can get to the Barry area easily by car.
The role will be offered as a fixed term contract via Umbrella or via your own Limited Company as a Contractor. Please specify your preference and your day rate (in line with the pro rata salary quoted above) when applying.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary HR contact, ensuring smooth and consistent HR service delivery.
Provide expert advice and coaching to line managers and employees on various employment lifecycle issues.
Manage a caseload of disciplinary, grievance, performance, attendance, and occupational health cases.
Develop and improve HR processes and policies in line with employment law and best practices.
Support the development and maintenance of the HR Information System.
Line manage HR team members, including performance development and workload prioritisation.
To be considered you will have the following:
CIPD Level 5 Qualified. CIPD Level 7 would be advantageous
Significant employee relations experience including TUPE
Proven experience in HR management, providing high-quality advice and guidance.
Self-Starter with standalone HR experience as the UK Site HR Lead as you will report to the SVP in the US and the UK CEO and leadership team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practices
Available to commence a new role within 1- 2 weeks maximum
Car Owner happy to be on site for at least 5 days initially transitioning to 3-4 days on site at a later stage.
To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 2887375 to Telephone 01905 381 320