Business Manager

Description

Lead the business. Support your people. Help shape the future of Rodney Aggregates. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you can make a meaningful and lasting contribution. As Business Manager, you’ll lead Rodney Aggregates across its operations, people, commercial performance and customer relationships, while working closely with and reporting directly to the Board.The OpportunityRodney Aggregates is a well-established business with strong local roots and real momentum.We’re looking for an experienced quarrying leader who is ready to broaden their impact. You’ll bring a strong understanding of quarry operations and combine this with commercial thinking, an inclusive leadership style and the confidence to help shape the future direction of the business. If you’ve successfully led a quarry and are ready to move into broader business leadership, this could be an exciting next step. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a capable and engaged team, strengthen customer and community relationships, and create sustainable results for the business.What You’ll Do- Lead the overall performance of Rodney Aggregates across safety, people, operations and commercial outcomes

• Work closely with the Board, providing clear and thoughtful updates, insights and recommendations
• Develop and deliver the business strategy and annual plan, identifying opportunities for sustainable growth
• Build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, local communities and other key stakeholders
• Foster a positive safety culture where looking after one another is part of how the business operates every day
• Oversee budgets, pricing, margins and cash flow to support sustainable commercial performance
• Coach, support and develop your team, creating an environment where people can contribute, grow and succeed
• Maintain high standards of environmental and regulatory compliance, including consent requirements
• Balance strategic priorities with a practical understanding of day-to-day quarry operations

About YouYou don’t need to have held a Business Manager title before. We’re interested in the experience, leadership qualities and potential you can bring to the role. Ideally, you’ll bring:- Quarrying experience, including responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of a quarry operation

• Strong knowledge across production, plant, people, safety and compliance
• The motivation to take the next step from site leadership into broader business management
• Sound commercial and financial capability, with exposure to budgets, costs, margins or P&L performance
• The confidence to communicate clearly with a Board or senior leadership group
• A genuine commitment to creating a safe and supportive workplace
• A collaborative approach to leadership, with the ability to coach, develop and empower others
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A customer-focused mindset and an understanding of the importance of community relationships
• The ability to think strategically while remaining connected to the realities of the operation

Most importantly, you’ll be a grounded and authentic leader who brings people with you and wants to make a positive contribution to the long-term success of the business. Why Join Rodney Aggregates?- Direct exposure to the Board, with the opportunity to contribute to the future direction of the business

• Genuine scope to bring your ideas and leadership style to an established regional operation
• The opportunity to step from quarry leadership into broader business management
• A supportive, down-to-earth team that values its people, customers and community
• A competitive remuneration package reflecting the scope and seniority of the position
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to continue growing your leadership career

Ready for Your Next Step?If you’re an experienced quarrying leader who is ready to broaden your impact and lead a successful regional business, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining the experience and strengths you would bring to Rodney Aggregate Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description. We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.