Stanley House Consulting is proud to partner with an innovative and highly reputable company in the Executive Coaching sector to recruit a visionary and people-centric Managing Director and Executive Coach. This dynamic company is seeking a leader to drive operations across two key divisions, ensuring continued growth and strategic excellence. The company, known for its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and support, operates globally with a significant market presence.
The Role:
As the Strategy Director and Coach, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational management. This is a high-impact role that requires enhancing operational efficiency, while leading and expanding the business in the other to maintain its position as a market leader. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Partner with the Edu team in UK to develop our strategy, becoming a necessary part and a trusted advisor to the UK Edu leadership team.
- Help run the UK business, own important processes like business reviews and planning, and establish and shape the way we work, through running the operational rhythm of business, metrics.
- Drive the business forward by executing initiatives to accelerate growth and land programs to scale.
- Analyse and review the business - generating insights that identify where and how Education leadership should spend time.
- Identify opportunities to refine existing processes, and help guide up the effectiveness of the team.
- Partner with other supporting functions - including HQ Planning, Sales Operations, Finance and Recruiting - to run joint reviews and planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Driving growth and aligning with the company’s global objectives.
- Coaching Excellence: Delivery of top-tier executive coaching programs while fostering a results-driven coaching culture.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as a key representative for the organization, cultivating strong relationships with corporate clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
- Team Development: Motivate and mentor senior teams, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and vision.
- Innovation: Identify emerging needs in the executive coaching space and contribute to the development of new programs and AI-driven tools that support client success.
What We Look For
- Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of experience working in education, strategy and operations or sales operations.
- Experience working with executives in an advisor role, and building and managing teams.
- Ability to analyse complex data and synthesise into actionable business insights.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments with effective time-management and prioritisation skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional operational and strategic initiatives.
- Ability to manage executive stakeholders and communicate with the Technical Management team.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of senior management experience, with a proven track record of driving growth and excellence within coaching, consulting, or executive leadership environments. Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to inspire and lead coaching teams are essential. A hands-on approach and a people-centric leadership style, with a focus on fostering innovation and engagement, are key to success in this role.
What’s on Offer
This role offers a competitive package, including a profit share bonus structure, business allowances. If you are a strategic leader looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking global company, this confidential opportunity could be the next step in your career. Apply now to explore further with Stanley House Consulting.