Head of Business Development

Knowle Grove

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Are you ready to lead two of the UK's most respected names in location support for film and TV? The ADF Group (Autotrak and Location One) have an exciting Managing Director opportunity!

Location: Longcross, Surrey, KT16 0EF with regular time at Autotrak, our branches, productions on location and industry events across the UK

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Bonus

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

About Us:

Autotrak and Location One are part of the ADF Group, the UK's leading provider of premium serviced production facilities for film and high-end television. Location One, established in 2008, leads the market in location support with over 80 people across multiple branches nationwide. Autotrak has been supplying portable roadway and ground protection to productions, festivals and events since 1994, and joined the ADF Group in 2024. Together, both businesses serve major studios including Netflix, the BBC, Sky Studios, Warner Bros., Amazon and ITV Studios, working on shows like The Crown, Rivals, Black Mirror and Peaky Blinders. Both are committed to net-zero operations, including renewable fuel, green power design and carbon reporting aligned with albert certification.

Managing Director - The Role:

You will lead Location One and Autotrak into their next chapter, with overall responsibility for performance, growth and development of both businesses. You'll set clear direction, identify where the businesses are stronger together while protecting what makes each special, and ensure the teams, systems and equipment deliver on ambitions. This is a visible leadership role where you'll understand the realities of production and make sure teams on the ground have everything they need to get it right.

Managing Director - Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver clear strategy for both businesses that drives sustainable revenue growth, profitability and long-term value
Lead, inspire and develop senior teams across both businesses with clear accountability, priorities and performance measures
Ensure both businesses deliver consistently high standards of service, reliability and safety while maintaining agility and can-do attitude
Own financial performance against agreed targets, managing revenue, margin, cash flow and working capital
Champion sustainability as part of how we do business and help both businesses stay ahead of what studios and broadcasters require
Spot new opportunities across regions, production types, and Autotrak's festival, events and construction markets
Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and ADF Group leadership to integrate both businesses effectively

Managing Director - You:

Proven experience as a Managing Director or senior leader with responsibility for commercial performance, people and operational delivery
Track record of delivering growth, improving performance and hitting commercial targets
Experience leading senior teams in complex, fast-moving environments, ideally across multiple sites or businesses
Strong commercial and financial sense including pricing, margin, budgeting and forecasting
Exceptional relationship-building, communication and influencing skills with credibility to engage senior stakeholders
Natural, authentic leadership style that builds trust and accountability
Genuine interest in sustainability and helping productions reduce their impact
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK

Benefits:

33 days including bank holidays
Company car / car allowance
Free on-site parking with all our sites/depots
We also provide free uniform if the role warrants it (trades) and branded clothing for other roles within reason
Free Eye tests - and contribution towards glasses if the test shows they need glasses for VDU use only
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Programme and Initiatives
Mental Health First Aid support
Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
Informal Recognition Awards (management recognition and peer-to-peer)

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