Do You Thrive Bringing Order to Chaos?
Become the Integrator, Operator, or Leader Who Helps Visionary Founders Scale.
If you’re someone who naturally creates structure, drives execution, and turns ambitious ideas into practical results, fast-growing SMEs need you more than ever.
Visionary founders are exceptional at seeing opportunities — but they need partners who can translate that vision into systems, accountability, and predictable growth.
That might be you.
Why High-Growth SMEs Need People Like You
Founder-led companies reaching the £2–£20M profit stage often hit a ceiling.
Not because the Visionary stops having ideas — but because they need people who:
- Take responsibility for delivery
- Build processes and structure
- Manage teams with clarity
- Solve problems before they escalate
- Turn chaos into order
- Create momentum and stability
This is the world of the Integrator and the operator-leader.
And it’s one of the most impactful - and rewarding - roles in any scaling business.
What Kind of Roles Do We Hire For?
We place candidates in roles where you can genuinely shape the strategy, culture, and performance of the business.
- Leadership & Operations
- COO / Operations Director
- Head of Operations / Ops Manager
- Integrator roles (Visionary’s second-in-command)
- Commercial & Growth
- Head of Sales / Sales Director
- Head of Marketing / Marketing Lead
- Revenue Operations roles
- Finance & Performance
- Finance Director
- Financial Controller
- FP&A / Commercial Finance
- Specialist Roles
- Project Managers
- Marketing specialists
- Technical and operational specialists
If you’re someone who loves ownership, clarity, and seeing your work move a business forward, these environments are made for you.
What It’s Like Working with Visionary Founders
Visionaries are dynamic, creative, and ambitious - which means the businesses they run are exciting, fast-moving, and full of opportunity.
But they need partners who can:
- Take an idea and turn it into a plan
- Make decisions without constant supervision
- Bring consistency and structure
- Lead teams confidently
- Create operational clarity
If this sounds like your natural skill set, you’ll thrive in these roles.
Why Work with Us?
- We don’t just match CVs to job titles.
- We match your strengths to the right founder, culture, and long-term path.
You get access to roles you won’t find advertised.
Visionary founders often hire quietly and selectively.
We help you understand the Visionary–Integrator dynamic
So, you know exactly what kind of partnership you’re stepping into.
We focus on leadership chemistry and culture fit
Because for these roles, fit matters more than a perfect CV.
You’ll be supported through the entire process
From understanding the founder profile
→ to interview coaching
→ to negotiating the right responsibilities, clarity, and path.
We help you land roles with real ownership
- Not corporate red tape.
- Not micromanagement.
- Not “in title only” leadership positions.
- Real influence.
- Real partnership.
- Real impact.
Is This You?
You’ll be a great fit for these environments if you:
- Take pride in running the day-to-day with excellence
- Enjoy solving problems and building processes
- Are emotionally intelligent and calm under pressure
- Love bringing clarity to big ideas
- Are a strong communicator and natural leader
- Want a role where your impact is visible and meaningful
- These roles aren’t for people who want to hide behind admin or do the bare minimum.
- They’re for builders, operators, executors, and leaders.
What You Gain from These Roles
- A position of trust and influence
- Fast progression and ownership
- Autonomy to shape the business
- A close partnership with a Visionary founder
- The chance to build teams, systems, and culture
- Work that genuinely moves the needle
- An environment with pace, challenge, and meaning
Many candidates tell us:
“This is the first time I’ve had a role where I actually feel like I’m building something.”
FAQs:
Do I need experience as an Integrator?
- No — many great Integrators come from operations, project management, finance, HR, or commercial backgrounds. It’s more about mindset and leadership style.
What kind of companies would I join?
- Privately owned SMEs with £2–£20M profit, usually 20–150 staff, often founder-led and scaling fast.
What’s the career progression like?
- Extremely strong — these roles often lead to COO, MD, or commercial leadership positions.
Is this like a corporate environment?
- No. You’ll have autonomy, responsibility, and influence from day one.
Will I need to work closely with the founder?
- Yes — these roles often involve direct collaboration with the Visionary, which is what makes them so impactful.
What if I’m not sure whether I’m a Visionary or an Integrator?
- We’ll help you understand your natural strengths and where you’ll thrive.
Ready for a Role Where Your Skills Actually Matter?
If you’re someone who thrives on structure, leadership, clarity, and execution - the kind of person who keeps a business moving - we’d love to connect you with the right opportunity.
👉 Register your details here
👉 Send your CV: admin@acsrecruitmentconsultancy.co.uk
👉 Book an intro call : 01268 767777
Let’s find the role where you create the momentum that helps a Visionary grow.