Chief Executive Officer - Westlakes Recruit

The Role

Job Summary: The CEO provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the company ensuring its long-term success and growth. This role involves overseeing corporate governance, driving business initiatives, and managing all company departments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Align actions, decisions, and initiatives with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
2. Comply with company policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols.
3. Respect and follow the organizational structure and reporting hierarchy.
4. Perform additional tasks as required.

Departmental Specialized Responsibilities:

1. Develop and communicate the company’s vision, mission, and strategy.
2. Lead all company operations and departments toward long-term objectives.
3. Identify market opportunities to drive business growth and innovation.
4. Establish effective budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
5. Build and maintain key relationships with investors, regulators, and strategic partners.
6. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
7. Cultivate a corporate culture reflecting the company’s values.
8. Manage risk through strategic threat assessments and mitigation.
9. Oversee recruitment and development of senior executives.
10. Represent the company at industry events and public forums.
11. Monitor competitors and industry trends to remain competitive.
12. Lead mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
13. Champion corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability initiatives.
14. Act as the final decision-maker in critical business matters.

External Work Relationships:

1. Shareholders
2. Regulatory Bodies
3. Clients
4. Industry Partners
5. Media
6. Community Leaders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 10 years of senior executive leadership experience.
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree.
• Extensive industry-specific experience.
• Proven track record in scaling businesses.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and vision formulation.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
• Financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong decision-making under pressure.
• Expert negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Comprehensive corporate governance knowledge.
• Business growth and innovation expertise.
• Public speaking and media engagement skills.
• Risk management proficiency.
• Industry trend analysis and competitive strategy.
• Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) advocacy.
• Commitment to sustainability and ESG principles.
• Strategic networking and external representation skills.

About the company:

Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries, highly regulated sectors. We are a fast-growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline-led recruitment structured around three core areas: Project Controls, Planning, Cost Estimating, Risk, Professional Services, Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ, Commercial Services, and Construction Claims.