Executive & leadership recruitment
Executive and leadership recruitment in Liverpool
YP Recruitment places managing directors, plant directors, operations directors, and commercial leaders across Liverpool and Merseyside. Executive and leadership recruitment in Liverpool is shaped by the city's industrial economy, centred on automotive manufacturing, FMCG production, port operations, and food processing. Executive leadership jobs in Liverpool span JLR Halewood plant leadership, Princes Group commercial and supply chain director appointments, Peel L&P property and investment roles, and Merseyside Combined Authority public sector leadership. Total packages range from £85,000 to £155,000 and above.
The Liverpool executive leadership market
JLR's Halewood plant is one of the most significant automotive manufacturing facilities in the UK. Plant Director and Operations leadership roles there require candidates with deep automotive manufacturing experience, familiarity with JLR's production systems, and the credibility to manage a large, unionised workforce through continuous improvement and model changeover cycles. The plant's transition to electric vehicle production adds further complexity and creates demand for leaders who can manage both operational continuity and technology transformation.
Unilever's operations in the Merseyside area span manufacturing and supply chain functions, with leadership requirements that combine global company standards with site-level operational accountability. Princes Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers headquartered in Liverpool, recruits at senior level for both site operations and group commercial functions. Its diverse product portfolio and strong retailer relationships make Commercial Director and Supply Chain Director roles particularly significant and nationally visible.
Peel L&P's development of the Atlantic Gateway has transformed the property and infrastructure landscape across Merseyside, creating demand for senior leaders in investment, asset management, and development. Liverpool City Council and the Merseyside Combined Authority represent substantial public sector leadership markets, with Levelling Up investment and devolution driving senior appointments across infrastructure, housing, and economic development functions.
Executive leadership employers in Liverpool
- Jaguar Land Rover — automotive manufacturing leadership, Halewood plant director and operations roles
- Princes Group — food and drink manufacturing, group commercial and supply chain director appointments
- Unilever — FMCG manufacturing and supply chain leadership, Merseyside operations
- Peel L&P — property investment and development, director-level appointments across the portfolio
- Liverpool City Council — public sector leadership, director and chief officer appointments
Listed for context only — YP Recruitment is not affiliated with, currently representing, or recruiting on behalf of any companies listed above.
Executive leadership salary benchmarks in Liverpool
Liverpool executive packages are typically 5 to 10 per cent below Manchester equivalents. Automotive manufacturing director roles at JLR Halewood include structured pay scales, significant bonus, and pension contributions. Public sector director roles in Merseyside typically fall between £85,000 and £120,000 total package.
Executive leadership roles we fill in Liverpool
Operations Director
Automotive, FMCG, and food manufacturing operations leadership for JLR Halewood, Unilever, and Princes Group. £90,000–£135,000.
Managing Director
Full P&L leadership for food manufacturers, port services businesses, and property and logistics operations across Liverpool city region. £105,000–£155,000.
Engineering Director
Capital programme, process, and maintenance leadership for automotive and FMCG manufacturing facilities. £88,000–£130,000.
Commercial Director
Sales, retail account, and business development leadership for Princes Group and other Liverpool-based food and consumer goods manufacturers. £88,000–£140,000.
General Manager
Site GM roles at JLR Halewood, Unilever, Princes Group, and the growing logistics and port services operations. £75,000–£115,000.
Head of Function
Head of Supply Chain, HR, and Quality appointments for Liverpool's major employers. £85,000–£120,000.
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