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General Manager UK & Ireland

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering preferred; alternatively Business, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Proven leadership experience with accountability for both commercial and operational functions
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, and business performance
  • Experience in manufacturing, technical insulation, building services, HVAC, industrial, energy, or related sectors

Responsibilities

  • Lead the UK & Ireland business to deliver sustainable growth and profitability
  • Define and execute commercial strategies to expand market share and improve margins
  • Represent the business externally and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key industry stakeholders
  • Drive business performance across revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Financial Acumen
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Armacell

Building Materials Manufacturing

ARMACELL - MAKING A DIFFERENCE AROUND THE WORLD Armacell is the inventor of flexible elastomeric foams for equipment insulation. We develop innovative and safe thermal, acoustic and mechanical solutions that create sustainable value for our customers. Day in, day out, our products make a significant difference around the world. As a multi-material and multi-product company, we operate two main businesses: Advanced Insulation and Engineered Foams. Our product focus is on insulation materials enhancing the energy efficiency of technical equipment, high-performance foams for sophisticated and lightweight applications, recycled PET products and next-generation aerogel technology. For more information, please visit: www.armacell.com Imprint / Disclaimer: www.armacell.com/imprint-disclaimer

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryBuilding Materials Manufacturing
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Armacell provides numerous and diverse career opportunities.  Add your talent to ours and make a difference around the world!

You will be responsible for the overall success of the UK & Ireland organisation, maintaining a strong presence with customers and key stakeholders across the market while regularly engaging with teams and operations at the Oldham manufacturing site.


Your Tasks

  • Lead the UK & Ireland business to deliver sustainable growth and profitability
  • Define and execute commercial strategies to expand market share and improve margins
  • Represent the business externally and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key industry stakeholders across the UK & Ireland
  • Drive business performance across revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital
  • Lead manufacturing operations at the Oldham site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations
  • Oversee supply chain, logistics, inventory, and customer service performance
  • Build organisational capability, develop leadership talent, and foster a high-performance culture
  • Champion operational excellence, sustainability, and cross-functional improvement initiatives

Your Profile

  • Degree in Engineering preferred; alternatively Business, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Proven leadership experience with accountability for both commercial and operational functions
  • Successful track record of managing a business unit, division, or comparable organisational scope
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, and business performance
  • Experience in manufacturing, technical insulation, building services, HVAC, industrial, energy, or related sectors
  • Demonstrated expertise in business development, pricing, and market growth strategies
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with experience leading organisational change while fostering engagement, and trust
  • Experience working successfully within an international and matrix-based organisation

Our Offer

  • A senior leadership role with full business accountability
  • Direct influence on the strategic and operational direction of the UK & Ireland business
  • Collaboration within an international organisation and leadership network
  • Fast decision-making processes and a high level of autonomy
  • Competitive compensation package including performance-related incentives
  • Respectful, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment



Armacell does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. In order to provide the best experience for all stakeholders, we limit the number of agencies and recruiting vendors we partner with. If you would like to be considered for a particular search or added to our approved agency list, please complete and submit this form: https://forms.office.com/e/WScRhdkues


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