Managing Director, Housing Software B2B: £140K Basic, Plus Bonus & Benefits

Overview:We’re hiring a commercially-minded Managing Director to take full ownership of a UK social housing software business (~15 people). You’ll lead strategy, people, product, and P&L, working closely with a financially-driven ownership / M&A group and positioning the business for scalable, profitable growth.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the P&L, cashflow, and growth plan for the business.Lead and develop a small, multi-disciplinary team (sales, CS, product, engineering, ops).Drive ARR and EBITDA growth through pricing, upsell/cross-sell, retention and new logo acquisition.Deepen relationships with social housing providers, councils, and housing associations; act as a visible, credible MD with customers.Shape and prioritise the product roadmap in response to regulatory change and customer needs.Implement data-driven operating rhythms: KPIs, dashboards, monthly performance reviews, board packs.Work closely with the ownership / portfolio group on strategy, capital allocation, and potential bolt-ons.Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management appropriate for public sector clients.Ideal ProfileProven experience as a Managing Director / GM / BU Leader in B2B software, ideally vertical or public-sector SaaS.Background in social housing sector software strongly preferred.Comfortable running a small, hands-on organisation (c.15 people) – able to zoom between strategy and execution.Strong financial literacy: P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, KPI design.Must-have / strong plus: experience working for an M&A or portfolio group (e.g. Lumine, Constellation, PE-backed holdco) that acquires and scales smaller businesses within a wider portfolio.Commercially sharp: evidence of revenue growth, margin improvement, or successful turnaround.Clear, decisive leadership style with the ability to build culture and accountability in a remote-first team.Career ProgressionClear route to a future Portfolio Manager / Operating Partner-style role across multiple software businesses within the group for a high-performing MD