Head of Buisness

Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride. Pybus Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced and driven Head of Business to lead a successful automotive retail operation in Chester. Working with a well-established dealership, you’ll have the responsibility and autonomy to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for customers, while driving strong commercial performance across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience across multiple departments, with excellent support and long-term career progression available.

What we can offer you:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Access to exclusive retail discounts
• Discounts on new and used vehicles, plus servicing offers
• Company pension scheme
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Wellbeing support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals for expert advice
• A paid day each year to volunteer in your community
• Company share purchase plan
• Referral incentives when you introduce new team members
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Life assurance, with options to increase cover
• Flexible working options available where possible

What you’ll do day to day:

• Drive performance across all departments, ensuring exceptional customer service and achievement of financial targets
• Work with Department Managers to develop detailed annual business plans aligned to long-term goals
• Establish and maintain effective operational structures and control systems
• Monitor business performance, identifying trends and taking corrective action where required
• Identify competitive opportunities and threats to ensure continued profitability
• Lead, motivate and develop Department Managers and their teams to consistently deliver business objectives

Helpful skills and qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the automotive sector
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of delivering results
• Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Full UK driving licence

About the opportunity:

This role offers the chance to join a dynamic and forward-thinking automotive business where customer experience, performance, and people development are at the heart of everything. You don’t need to be passionate about cars—what matters most is your commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for customers and leading high-performing teams.

Our Values:

We are committed to creating a positive and professional working environment, built on strong core values: Respect – Integrity – Transparency – Teamwork – Professionalism. These values guide how we work with our colleagues, customers, and communities every day.