The Opportunity
Place UK is seeking an accomplished Managing Director to lead the delivery of its ambitious new strategic plan, guiding the Board and acting as a key ambassador for the business. The role demands a balance of operational excellence, financial performance, and a people-first culture, ensuring long-term growth, profitability, and competitiveness under a ‘stronger together’ ethos. As the public face of the organisation, the Managing Director will represent Place UK in the local community and wider industry, building strong relationships with family shareholders, external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers while championing the company’s heritage and future direction.
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a commercially focused leader with proven success as a Managing Director, ideally within agricultural food processing or fresh food manufacturing. The successful candidate will address two key areas: modernising soft fruit farming methods and marketing to ensure resilience, and capitalising on health-driven trends to expand Place UK’s food processing product range and market presence. The role requires inspiring leadership, financial and operational expertise, a strong grasp of complex commercial environments, and a passion for sustainability and innovation. With the support of a committed executive team and family Board, this is a rare chance to shape the future of a respected family-owned agri-food business and leave a lasting impact.
