Business Director

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Business Director Ark Workplace Risk (PE-Backed)

Location: London (Hybrid, with UK travel)
Reports to: Managing Director (primary), Group COO (dotted-line)
Package: Competitive Salary + Bonus + LTIP

Ark is scaling fast, and we're looking for a Business Director to lead the step-change.

Backed by private equity and growing at over 30% annually, Ark is the UK's leader in building safety and compliance, delivering fire, H&S, structural, and water risk services, powered by our proprietary tech platform, QUOODA.

We're now moving from expert-led consultancy to a scalable, data-driven platform business, and this role is critical to making that transformation real.

What You'll Do

As Business Director, you'll be the trusted co-pilot to the MD, leading our operating model, budget execution, and commercial performance. You'll:
• Own our performance cadence - from weekly flash to quarterly reforecast
• Manage P&L delivery alongside the MD and FC
• Lead and coach operations and delivery leaders across the business
• Drive scalable systems, margin control, and resource alignment
• Shape our structure and culture as we scale from £20M to £60M+

This is a hands-on leadership role in a PE-backed transformation environment - ideal for someone who's led growth from £15-50M+ and understands what real operational discipline looks like.

What You Bring
• 7-12+ years in commercial or operational leadership in services, SaaS, compliance or consulting
• Proven experience owning budgets, KPIs, pricing models, and delivery
• Systems-builder who drives clarity, accountability, and performance
• Strong cross-functional leadership and investor-readiness
• Low ego, high EQ, and thrives in fast-moving, results-driven teams

Why Ark?
• Shape the future of building safety in the UK
• Work alongside respected MD and Group COO
• Lead critical elements of our investor value creation plan
• Be part of a purpose-led, PE-backed growth journey

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