Regional Director, South-East

Competitive salary & benefits package 

Scania GB – Leadership Team 

Due to an internal move, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Scania Great Britain Leadership Team, as Regional Director for our South-East region.   

The primary responsibility of the Regional Director is to proactively lead, manage and develop the region with a strong people, culture, customer, and business focus. Crucially, you will drive the business forward ensuring the highest possible standards in all the region does, with safety at the forefront.

Our South-East Region comprises of 5 Scania branches (South Mimms, Gatwick, Maidstone, Purfleet, Stansted).  Working with your Leadership Team colleagues, you will define and implement the strategy for the region, continuously monitoring and improving the use of existing business processes and methods.  You will oversee daily operations to achieve financial and business performance targets, thereby contributing to Scania’s overall profitability.  

As a proactive member of the Scania GB Leadership Team, you will regularly participate in discussions on various topics often outside of your regional remit, focussed on driving the business forwards both culturally and financially.    

You would also be expected to travel to our Milton Keynes Head Office and other locations.

Key responsibilities: 
•    Lead – as Regional Director you will lead, coach, develop and work alongside your five Branch Managers. 
•    Ensure continuous improvement – create a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing all business processes to ensure an exceptional service is delivered to our customers and increased profitability throughout the region.
•    Collaborate – work with stakeholders throughout the business, both regional and Head Office to achieve business goals and customer satisfaction. 
•    Business acumen – use your understanding of business processes, financial accounts, and outcomes to monitor and enhance performance.
•    Health & Safety – in all the region undertakes, you will ensure that safety is the primary focus, creating and safeguarding a sustainable working environment for all employees.
•    Scania Leadership team – you will be an important part of the overall Leadership Team in Scania GB, working alongside your peers to improve the business outside of your regional scope. 
•    Scania Core values – embody the Scania Core values, being a visible and present ambassador throughout your region and the wider business.

In this role you will:
•    Support others to develop and learn, recognising their achievements and building a culture where knowledge and growth are valued and rewarded,
•    Listen and communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
•    Create a transparent culture that supports and measures personal and organisational responsibility and accountability.
•    Be open to new ideas and methods, championing transformational change within the organisation.
•    Demonstrate the effort and ambition to achieve results, meeting objectives and responding proactively where required.

Closing date: 13/11/2024

Next steps:
1.    If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
2.    A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
3.    If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.
 

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package.  We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs.  For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.