Chief Executive Officer

Company Overview

Madison Brook is an entrepreneurial enterprise focused on property, construction, and partnerships within the public sector. With over ten years of experience, the company has earned a reputation for addressing complex public sector challenges by applying commercial insight, operational excellence, and dependable collaboration. Their services span construction, planned maintenance, property acquisition, investment, and strategic advisory, always aiming to create valuable outcomes for clients and their communities.

Position Summary

As Madison Brook embarks on a period of growth, they are seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization. This role presents an opportunity to expand upon strong existing foundations and guide a skilled team towards significant growth ambitions. The CEO will work closely with the Executive Chairman and Board, taking full responsibility for managing performance, leadership, and ongoing development of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall company performance, ensuring accountability for both operational activities and financial results.
• Drive sustainable revenue generation and profit improvement through disciplined commercial leadership.
• Implement and manage the business plan collaboratively developed with the Board.
• Recruit, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing leadership team.
• Foster a culture that values responsibility, teamwork, and continuous enhancement.
• Enhance operational frameworks, governance practices, and reporting to support sustained growth.
• Discover and pursue new commercial ventures within both public and private sectors.
• Maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, local authorities, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery of exceptional client outcomes while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Provide consistent performance, opportunity, and risk updates to the Board.
• Encourage innovation, operational excellence, and outstanding service throughout all business areas.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced business leader passionate about organizational development and driving measurable growth. They possess strong commercial awareness, operational expertise, and the ability to balance entrepreneurial innovation with disciplined execution. Integrity-driven leadership and a culture-focused mindset are essential.

• Proven leadership of a business or major division with annual revenues between £10 million and £20 million.
• Complete profit and loss management experience.
• A demonstrated history of revenue growth, profitability enhancement, and scaling operations.
• Experience building and leading senior management teams.
• Strong commercial, financial, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship management capabilities.
• Leadership style combining accountability with coaching and talent development.
• Experience in sectors such as property, construction, facilities management, housing, infrastructure, or regeneration is preferred but not mandatory.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially ambitious while upholding core values.
• Composed, decisive, and visible leader under pressure.
• Collaborative with high emotional intelligence.
• Comfortable making challenging decisions.
• Curious and forward-looking mindset.
• Dedicated to nurturing and developing people.
• Driven for personal and organizational success.

Success Indicators Within Three Years

• Achieved continuous and profitable business expansion.
• Established a robust, empowered leadership team.
• Enhanced operational performance and governance structures.
• Strengthened Madison Brook's standing as a reliable public sector partner.
• Built an organization poised for ongoing growth through exemplary leadership, innovation, and client service.

Additional Information

This position offers the chance to steer a purpose-driven organization with a solid reputation and substantial growth prospects. The CEO will collaborate closely with an engaged Executive Chairman and experienced Board who prioritize investment in the business's future while granting autonomy and support to succeed. Applications will be accepted until 9 August 2026, after which shortlisted candidates will be contacted.