Business Manager – Lead, Innovate, and Drive Success!

Location: Hampshirre
Salary: Circa £65k plus 20% bonus, car/car allowance, medical cover, pension

Are you a natural leader with a proven track record in Logistics, Transport, or Waste Management? Do you thrive on delivering operational excellence and have a keen sense of business acumen? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Role:

As the Business Manager, you’ll lead and inspire teams across two key locations, driving business growth and operational success. You'll be instrumental in shaping and executing commercial strategies to ensure profitability, world-class customer service, and compliance with all legal standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving business development, operational excellence, and superior service delivery across a diverse customer portfolio.

• Crafting and implementing short-term (0-6 months) and medium-term (12-24 months) strategies for the region, securing buy-in from key stakeholders at all levels.

• Achieving key customer success metrics, including first-time collection rates and recovery collections.

• Maximizing profitability while maintaining top-tier operational performance and safety standards.

We’re seeking a visionary leader who can transform strategies into action and inspire teams to perform at their best. You should have:

 

About You:

• IOSH Managing Safely certification.

• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or equivalent experience).

• A strong background in business acumen and operational management.

• Financial management expertise, with experience in producing and presenting financial models and business plans.

• Transport Manager CPC.

• A history of managing projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• A passion for leading high-performing teams and driving transformation and change.

• Strategic thinking with a creative, solution-focused approach to implementing and embedding business strategies.

What We Offer:

Our client is a leader in the waste management industry, offering an outstanding package to support your success:

• 20% performance-based annual bonus

• 25 days of annual leave

• Private medical cover

• Choice of company car or car allowance

• Enhanced company pension scheme

• Continuous training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential

Be part of a company that champions innovation, professional growth, and operational excellence in the waste management sector.