General Manager- GM / Managing Director- MD | Public Relations and Communications Agency | Permanent | Hybrid Role | Permanent Full-Time |
About the Company
We are partnering with a highly regarded Public Relations and Communications agency to appoint an experienced General Manager / Managing Director. This confidential search represents a rare chance to lead a well-established, values-driven agency through its next phase of growth.
There are many additional benefits to working with this agency, and we are happy to share full details with you throughout the recruitment process.
About the Role
As General Manager / Managing Director, you will be the senior operational and strategic leader of the agency, guiding the organisation as it scales, evolves and strengthens its position as a premium specialist communications firm.
Reporting to the Director, this role oversees company vision, commercial growth, operational excellence, team leadership and client service quality.
It is a highly autonomous position requiring strong business and financial acumen, exceptional people leadership and a holistic understanding of integrated communications.
High level key focus areas include:
1. Company Leadership & Operations
- Drive business strategy, organisational structure and ongoing growth initiatives
- Oversee commercial performance, P&L;, forecasting and profitability
- Review and refine operational systems, processes and business efficiencies
- Lead strategic planning sessions and monthly leadership meetings
- Guide resourcing, workflow, capacity planning and divisional performance
- Ensure sustainable growth across revenue streams and emerging service verticals
- Foster a high-performing, supportive and positive workplace culture
- Lead the agency’s progression pathways, performance reviews and 1