Head of Pest Consultancy

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Job Summary

Kiwa UK is looking for an experienced and driven leader to take on the role of Head of Kiwa Independent Pest Consultancy. This home-based position offers the opportunity to shape and execute a strategic growth plan, enhance market presence, and directly contribute to the company's financial objectives. If you have a passion for leadership, innovation, and business expansion, this role is for you.

Kiwa, is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is we create trust. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.

About the role

• Be a Kiwa Ambassador, embodying ambition, reliability, and engagement.
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on management of the KIPC team, reporting to the Strategic Business Director.
• Develop and execute a growth-focused sales, business development and marketing strategy in collaboration with the Strategic Business Director and Marketing team.
• Ensure the team delivers exceptional service to customers and stakeholders.
• Optimise resource allocation and maintain clear role expectations for efficient service delivery.
• Build and lead a high-performing, customer-focused team, ensuring training, development, and succession planning.
• Oversee budgeting, P&L ownership, and financial performance, collaborating with finance for invoicing and cost management.
• Continuously improve operational efficiency, ensuring effective processes and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Principal Technical Consultants on work allocation, scheduling, recruitment, retention, and mentoring.
• Drive a dynamic, results-oriented culture that supports innovation and maintains Kiwa's industry leadership.

Do you have what it takes?

• Proven experience leading a service line, driving growth, and managing teams.
• Resilient, dynamic, and results-driven with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to engage and influence colleagues to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Experience managing customers, employees, and shareholders expectations.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Budget management awareness with the ability to work to set targets.
• Proficient in IT tools, including Microsoft Office.

What can you expect from us in return?

• £60,000 per annum
• £5,600 Car Allowance
• Generous Annual Leave - Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, remote role.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Family Leave - Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards - paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service - Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers - Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack - Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.