Regional Managing Director

As Regional Managing Director for the Southwest & Wales, you’ll take overall leadership responsibility for a significant and growing regional business, driving outstanding operational performance, customer loyalty, commercial results and sustainable growth. This is a highly visible leadership role, with responsibility for bringing The Atlas Way to life across every site, every customer relationship and every level of the operation. You’ll lead through a regional leadership team, creating clarity, accountability and confidence while building an environment where people can thrive and deliver their best work. You’ll be accountable for the full regional performance agenda, from service excellence, health & safety and customer relationships through to contract retention, profitability, organic growth and new business. You’ll work closely with our Growth and support teams to win new opportunities, grow existing relationships and ensure every new contract is mobilised to the highest standard. With growth through acquisition an important part of our strategy, you’ll also play a key role in successfully integrating acquired businesses, bringing together people, customers, processes and culture while protecting service quality, margins and the Atlas experience. Above all, you’ll be a leader who is highly visible and connected to the front line. You’ll spend time with customers and operational teams, understand what is really happening in the business, address issues early and turn insight into action. You’ll champion continuous improvement, embrace technology and simpler ways of working, and build the leadership capability and succession needed to support our continued growth. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference, influencing the experience of hundreds of colleagues and customers every day while shaping the future success of a fast-growing region. In return, we offer an attractive benefits package alongside the opportunity to play a pivotal role in Atlas’s continued growth and success. Success in this role means winning more, losing less, growing well and creating an environment where outstanding culture and high performance go hand in hand. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of our pre-employment screening process.

About You

You’re an inspirational and commercially minded leader who knows how to turn strategy into consistent execution. You bring energy, pace and ambition, but you’re equally comfortable listening, learning and getting close to the detail when it matters. You’ll have a strong track record of leading sizeable operational teams and delivering excellent customer service, financial performance and sustainable growth. You understand that strong commercial results come from operational discipline, engaged people and loyal customers, and you know how to bring those things together. You’re naturally visible and collaborative. You build trust quickly, communicate clearly and are comfortable working with people at every level, from front-line colleagues and customers to senior leadership and support functions. You lead with humility and humanity, while having the courage to make difficult decisions, challenge constructively and address underperformance when necessary. You’re someone who: Leads from the front , creating clarity, confidence and accountability across the operation. Puts people and culture at the heart of performance , developing leaders and creating the conditions for teams to thrive. Thinks commercially , with strong understanding of profitability, cost control, productivity, pricing and contract performance. Builds exceptional customer relationships , using insight and operational credibility to strengthen loyalty and identify opportunities for growth. Embraces change and continuous improvement , challenging established ways of working and finding simpler, safer and more effective solutions. Takes ownership , making decisions, following through and being accountable for outcomes rather than explanations. Confronts reality honestly , using data and insight to identify issues early and act decisively. Works beyond silos , bringing people and functions together around the best outcome for the region and the wider business. Balances warmth with high standards , demonstrating that care, kindness and commercial discipline can, and should, coexist. Most importantly, you’ll genuinely align with our purpose and values. You’ll believe in creating happiness for ourselves and others, be comfortable in a fast-paced and high-intensity environment, and have the resilience, curiosity and ambition to help Atlas continue to grow. You won’t just be looking for a senior leadership position. You’ll want to make a difference, build something exceptional and leave the region stronger than you found it.

Leads from the front , creating clarity, confidence and accountability across the operation.

Puts people and culture at the heart of performance , developing leaders and creating the conditions for teams to thrive.

Thinks commercially , with strong understanding of profitability, cost control, productivity, pricing and contract performance.

Builds exceptional customer relationships , using insight and operational credibility to strengthen loyalty and identify opportunities for growth.

Embraces change and continuous improvement , challenging established ways of working and finding simpler, safer and more effective solutions.

Takes ownership , making decisions, following through and being accountable for outcomes rather than explanations.

Confronts reality honestly , using data and insight to identify issues early and act decisively.

Works beyond silos , bringing people and functions together around the best outcome for the region and the wider business.

Balances warmth with high standards , demonstrating that care, kindness and commercial discipline can, and should, coexist.

About The Company

What makes this job amazing? Full learning and support from Atlas to help you succeed in your role. Financial wellbeing benefits via Stream – real-time access to earned wages and exclusive discounts at top retailers. Career progression opportunities within a growing company. Tailored learning and development support in areas that interest you. Recognition programs, including our Stars of Atlas awards. Cycle to work scheme and workplace pension. A collaborative and supportive work environment where people value and help each other. An opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with significant career advancement potential. Who are we? Atlas is a family of people drawn together by a passion for creating happiness in others . Founded in 1986 and 100% owned by our employees, we are now one of the fastest-growing business support companies in the UK, providing cleaning, security, pest and other support services to a wide range of companies, from globally recognised brands to small local businesses. Our success is down to one thing; the passion and commitment of our extended family, who together we deliver happiness across thousands of client sites every single day. To ensure we remain focused on our purpose as we grow, we recruit first and foremost on our values so for those committed to living them alongside us, there is no better place to work. Our Purpose To create happiness in ourselves and others We approach work and life with a sense of fun, optimism and belief, and strive to have a positive impact on the world around us. We show kindness and compassion to all those we meet, ensuring everyone is safe and healthy. We deliver on our promises and go the extra mile every day. Our Values. We are a family Just like any other family, we laugh, cry, celebrate and commiserate together. We may come from many different backgrounds, but we’re always there when it really matters. Whether it’s with practical help and support, or simply a mug of tea and a shoulder to cry on. Sharing makes us stronger Knowledge is more powerful when its shared. Which is why we share everything - our ideas, our expertise, our news and most-of-all our time. Show humility. Share and work together, and anything is possible. Own your space You are Atlas. Don’t be afraid to make decisions. Use your time wisely and treat every pound as if it was coming from your own pocket. Be honest. Always. Have the courage to do the right thing, even when no-one is watching. Whether it’s owning up to a mistake, having a difficult conversation, or simply arguing a point you feel passionate about. Be yourself. Authenticity breeds trust. Trust brings happiness. Treat clients like our best friends If we’re a family, then our clients are our best friends. Friends who you can be completely open and honest with, because they trust you to put their interests first. We take the time to listen to what’s going on in our clients lives and pull out all the stops to make them feel happy. Start with Wow And never settle for less. Create time to focus on quality and prioritise long-term solutions over short-term fixes. Constantly seek opportunities to learn from others, and if something doesn’t make sense, shout. Always ask yourself if there is more we can do to bring happiness to those around us. Don't just talk. Do. We are a business that thrives on doing. The more we do, the more we succeed. Embrace change. Keep it simple. Keep meetings short. Plan just enough to succeed. And then get on with it. Atlas commits to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such aims to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment or are placed at a disadvantage by imposed conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified because of a protected characteristic. Atlas strives to see its workforce broadly reflecting the community in which its operation is based.

Full learning and support from Atlas to help you succeed in your role.

Financial wellbeing benefits via Stream – real-time access to earned wages and exclusive discounts at top retailers.

Career progression opportunities within a growing company.

Tailored learning and development support in areas that interest you.

Recognition programs, including our Stars of Atlas awards.

Cycle to work scheme and workplace pension.

A collaborative and supportive work environment where people value and help each other.

An opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with significant career advancement potential.

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