CONTRACT DIRECTOR

Job title:

CONTRACT DIRECTOR

Company

Speedy Hire

Job description

SummaryContract Director, HaydockMonday to Friday 42 hours per week, 8am – 5pmSpeedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving operational excellence and strategic growth?We are seeking an experienced Contract Director to take the charge of our operations, steer our strategic direction, and ensure our continued success in a competitive market.As the Contract Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of key contracts, ensuring that they meet client expectations and align with company objectives.You will lead a team of professionals, manage client relationships, and ensure that all contractual obligations are met with excellence. This role requires strategic thinking, exceptional leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement the company’s strategic vision and business plans and set long-term goals and objectives for the company.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to required standards.
• Oversee financial performance, including revenue generation, profitability, and cost control.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders and ensure high levels of client satisfaction and address any client concerns or issues are addressed within a timely manner.
• Supervise project managers and ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, quality, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the management team and staff and foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and develop strategies for market expansion and client acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and company policies and identify and manage risks associated with company operations and projects.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes along with ensuring that all work meets industry standards and client expectations.
• Accountable for the successful delivery of projects, meeting deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Accountable for the overall performance of the company, including financial results, operational efficiency, and market growth and delivery of excellent customer service.
• Promote and enforce health and safety standards across all operations and ensure the company adheres to relevant health and safety regulations
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and long-term client relationships and address and resolve any client issues or complaints effectively.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of developing large-scale, complex and multi-stakeholder relationships
• A strong background in managing operations, finances, and client relationships within the plant/tool hire industry would be advantageous, but not essential
• Commercially astute and performance focused to ensure people strategy is inline to support company growth
• Demonstrable track record of achievement through revenue driven objectives
• Financial and commercial acumen

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company car/allowance
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• Vita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

Expected salary

Location

Haydock, Merseyside

Job date

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:56:28 GMT

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