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Aylesbury
10 months ago
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We’re hiring on behalf of a growing UK technology business in the Robotics and Automation space. This is a great opportunity to join a company at an exciting stage of expansion, with a clear pathway to Managing Director for the right person.

The Role

As General Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operations and support functions across the business. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety, and is excited about helping a high-growth company scale sustainably. This is a broad, hands-on position that will see you working across operations, sales support, invoicing, logistics, marketing, admin, and more. You’ll be the glue between teams—organising, supporting, improving, and leading.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the business, ensuring efficiency across all departments
Support the sales team with coordination, reporting, and client communications
Manage invoicing, supplier relationships, and general financial administration
Coordinate logistics and project delivery to ensure timelines are met
Drive marketing initiatives, social media, and content updates
Maintain and improve office systems, documents, and internal processes
Lead and motivate internal teams with a people-first approach
Work closely with company leadership on strategic planning and growth About You

A confident multitasker and natural people person
Experience in a generalist operations or management role (SME/tech/engineering ideal)
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience in logistics, marketing, or sales support is a bonus
Ambitious, proactive, and eager to grow into a leadership position Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a high-potential business. You’ll make a direct impact from day one and be on the path to Managing Director if you demonstrate the leadership, drive, and ability to grow with the company

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