Business Lead

Job title: Business Lead
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Rate: Market Led
Location: Cumbria
Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week

The Role:
The purpose of the Business Lead is to build and develop an organisation that drives performance, nurtures strong relationships and establishes a positive, collaborative culture.

The role provides an exciting opportunity to bring together the people, expertise and capabilities needed to deliver complex programmes successfully, creating an environment where technical excellence, strong leadership and shared values drive results.

The Business Lead is a role model for the wider team. A natural connector with a curious mindset, you are passionate about people, relationships and the values that underpin success. You champion collaboration, recognise the importance of every contribution and inspire others through your energy, commitment and leadership.

Assignments will include nuclear infrastructure projects, EPCM delivery contracts and decommissioning programmes.

Working closely with senior leadership and functional teams, the Business Lead will support the safe and successful delivery of complex nuclear projects, building a high-performing organisation focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Ultimately, the role exists to enable safe, predictable and efficient delivery, strengthen client partnerships and support sustainable long-term business growth.

Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Purpose, mission, vision and values: Establish and embed a shared purpose, vision and values, ensuring they are reflected in behaviours, leadership and everyday working practices.

2. Digital systems and CAFM: Lead the implementation and adoption of digital systems, ensuring effective asset management, reliable data and consistent ways of working.

3. Supplier relationship management: Build strong supplier partnerships through effective engagement, collaboration, development and communication.

4. Collaboration and continuous improvement: Embed a collaborative working culture, drive organisational integration and lead progress towards ISO 44001 accreditation.

5. Client and programme relationships: Develop strong client relationships, understand future priorities and position the organisation as a trusted delivery partner.

6. Organisational development and leadership: Develop a high-performing organisation through effective structures, leadership coaching, capability planning and cultural development.

7. Communications and engagement: Lead clear and consistent internal and external communications, promoting engagement, transparency and organisational alignment.

8. Mobilisation and transition: Establish the business functions, systems, processes and capabilities required to support successful mobilisation and delivery.

9. Performance and reporting: Monitor organisational health, collaboration, culture and digital adoption, providing clear insight and identifying areas for improvement.

10. Business leadership and growth: Lead and develop an effective business function, strengthening relationships, improving performance and supporting long-term growth.

Candidates Essential Experience/Qualifications Requirements:
* Senior leadership experience within a large, complex, multi-contract organisation, with a proven ability to integrate teams, functions and ways of working.
* Experience within nuclear or other highly regulated environments, with an understanding of the associated security, compliance and cultural requirements.
* Proven demonstrable experience in organisational development and senior leadership coaching, with the confidence to challenge and influence at director level.
* Experience implementing digital and CAFM systems within operational environments, including change management and user adoption.
* Proven experience in supplier relationship management, building effective partnerships beyond traditional procurement activities.
* Experience developing and embedding collaborative relationship management systems, ideally aligned with ISO 44001 or an equivalent framework.
* Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage challenging conversations with clients and senior stakeholders.
* Ability to build trust, credibility and influence without direct operational or commercial authority.

Please note for this role Security Vetting will be required, all candidates MUST be eligible to obtain or ideally already hold.

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Company information:
This is a Permanent vacancy and is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.