About the role: Head of Business (Chester)
Lead, Inspire, and Drive Success at Halliwell Jones (Chester) Ltd
Are you a proven automotive leader ready to take the reins of a premium operation? Halliwell Jones (Chester) Ltd is seeking a Head of Business to lead our Chester Centre—which includes BMW, MINI, Motorrad, Deva, Aftersales, and Bodyshop—and oversee operations across multiple sites and all areas of the business.
This unique opportunity allows you to drive strategic decisions, optimise performance, and deliver exceptional results. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure strong financial outcomes, and provide outstanding customer experiences alongside a group passionate about premium automotive service. You will shape the centre’s future, foster a culture of high standards, and inspire your teams to achieve exceptional results.
What we can offer you
- Enjoy 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 33 days with length of service, plus your birthday off to celebrate.
- Access to a new car at a reduced cost through our salary sacrifice Employee Car Scheme (availability, terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply)
- Work for a friendly, family-run business with a supportive team culture
- Specialist development with BMW UK to keep your skills sharp
- Ongoing learning and a clear path to progression
- Work in a modern, high-spec facility designed for excellence
- Benefit from our Life Assurance Scheme
Your Responsibilities
- To create, co-ordinate and implement, through managers and staff, plans and operating policies to achieve all business objectives for the centre as a whole and each profit centre within it.
- To establish and develop the centre organisation and control systems to ensure the efficient operation of each department, consistent with its present and future objectives.
- To direct the activities of each department manager to ensure they and their staff are continually contributing to the objectives of the business.
- To monitor all competitive threats and opportunities to the business to ensure the budgeted profitability of the company and protection of the franchise.
What we're looking for
- Proven leadership experience within the motor industry as Head of Business or General Manager.
- Ability to demonstrate a clear and full working knowledge of management accounts including all relevant KPIs, with a strong knowledge of budgeting and asset control.
- Managing stocks, assets and finance performance.
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership and motivation skills.
- Able to drive the performance levels of the management team through coaching and performance management.
- Experience of maximising sales while delivering full customer satisfaction with a 'hands on' approach, engaging with the team to deliver excellent results.
- Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of customer and staff care.
- Willingness to learn & develop, and keep up-to-date with complex/ technical/product information.
- Thorough knowledge of computer applications in use throughout the Halliwell Jones group.
If you’re ready to take on a senior leadership role where your vision, ambition, and expertise will make a real impact, apply today and join Halliwell Jones (Chester) Ltd at the forefront of automotive excellence.
Why wait? Apply now via the link, or send your CV and cover letter to:
HR Department
Halliwell Jones (Wilmslow) Ltd
Coppice Way
Handforth
Cheshire
SK9 3PB
