Managing Director, Executive Development and Coaching

FitPoint Talent Solutions has been engaged to identify an exceptional senior leader for a confidential client operating in the executive development and coaching sector. This is a high-calibre appointment for a commercially credible, people-led executive who can bring strategic direction, operational leadership, and strong stakeholder presence to a business with international reach and a well-established position in its market.

This role offers the opportunity to step into a visible and influential leadership position at the intersection of executive coaching, leadership development, operational performance, and innovation. The successful candidate will help shape the next phase of growth across two key divisions, ensuring the business continues to deliver strong client outcomes, maintain high delivery standards, and evolve in line with changing market expectations.

For senior professionals from executive coaching, leadership advisory, consulting, or related professional services environments, this is an opportunity to apply both strategic judgement and operational discipline in a role with meaningful scope.

What You’ll Be Trusted to Lead

• Provide strategic leadership across executive development and coaching activity
• Oversee performance across two divisions, aligning delivery quality with broader business priorities
• Strengthen relationships with corporate clients, partners, and senior stakeholders
• Lead operational improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and client outcomes
• Support business growth through commercially informed leadership and disciplined execution
• Mentor and align senior teams around performance, standards, and strategic direction
• Contribute to the continued evolution of the organisation’s service offering in response to market needs
• Support the integration of AI-enabled tools and approaches that improve leadership development and coaching effectiveness

Why This Role Matters

This appointment is central to the organisation’s ability to scale with quality. The business needs a senior leader who can connect client expectations, team performance, operational excellence, and innovation in a way that strengthens both market position and delivery effectiveness. The role combines leadership visibility with practical responsibility and will suit someone who is equally comfortable in strategic conversations and operational execution.

The Profile We’re Looking For

We are keen to speak with senior candidates who bring substantial leadership experience from executive coaching, leadership development, consulting, or other high-trust professional services environments. You are likely to bring:

• Significant senior management experience in a relevant setting
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance growth with service quality
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and corporate client relationships
• A track record of leading teams and improving performance across functions or business areas
• Confidence driving change, improving operations, and aligning teams around clear priorities
• Interest in practical innovation, including the use of AI-enabled tools in service-led environments

Relevant backgrounds may include executive coaching businesses, leadership development firms, consulting practices, or comparable client-led organisations.

What Success Could Look Like

• Stronger operational performance across both divisions
• Trusted and durable corporate client relationships
• High-quality executive development and coaching delivery
• Clear alignment and accountability across senior teams
• Practical innovation that improves service delivery and business effectiveness

Why This Opportunity Will Appeal

This is a compelling opportunity for a senior leader seeking:

• Strategic visibility
• Meaningful stakeholder exposure
• Influence across growth, operations, and service evolution
• A role of trust within a respected specialist business
• The chance to combine commercial leadership with people-centred impact

Compensation and Structure

• Full-time appointment
• Remote role based in the United Kingdom
• Competitive package
• Profit share bonus structure
• Business allowances

Important Scope Clarification

In this context, Managing Director refers to a senior leadership appointment with responsibility across executive development and coaching operations, stakeholder engagement, and business performance. It should not be interpreted as a guarantee of statutory directorship, equity participation, or board office unless separately confirmed during the hiring process.

How to Apply

FitPoint Talent Solutions is managing this search on behalf of a confidential client. Interested candidates should apply through the official application route with a CV or LinkedIn profile outlining relevant leadership experience. Sensitive identity, right-to-work, or payroll information should only be requested at the appropriate stage and where legally required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from a range of relevant backgrounds. Selection should be based on skills, experience, capability, and overall fit for the role.