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 — 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 strategy, culture, and performance.

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

What It’s Like Working with Visionary Founders

Visionaries are dynamic, creative, and ambitious — which makes their businesses 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 match your strengths to the right founder, culture, and long-term path.
• You get access to roles you won’t find advertised.
• We help you understand the Visionary–Integrator dynamic.
• We focus on leadership chemistry and culture fit.
• You’ll be supported through the entire process, from understanding the founder profile to negotiating responsibilities.
• We help you land roles with real ownership, influence, and impact.

FAQs

• Do I need experience as an Integrator? No — many come from operations, project management, finance, HR, or commercial backgrounds.
• What kind of companies would I join? Privately owned SMEs with £2–£20M profit, usually 20–150 staff, founder-led and scaling fast.
• What’s the career progression like? Extremely strong — often leading 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 — direct collaboration is part of the role.
• What if I’m not sure whether I’m a Visionary or an Integrator? We’ll help you understand your strengths and where you’ll thrive.

Ready for a Role Where Your Skills Actually Matter?

If you thrive on structure, leadership, clarity, and execution — keeping a business moving — we’d love to connect you with the right opportunity.

👉 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.