Job Advert
Head of Business - Ford Cars & Ford Van Centre Reading
Location: Reading & Heathrow
Hours: 45 a week
Salary: Basic salary - £80,000pa. OTE up to £100,000pa
At Rygor Group, as we prepare to open an exciting new Ford Cars and Ford Vans Centre in Reading, we are looking for an outstanding Head of Business to lead the dealership from the front and create a culture that reflects everything Rygor stands for: being Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced automotive leader who thrives on accountability, takes ownership of results, and inspires others to achieve more together than they ever could individually.
As Head of Business, you will have overall responsibility for the performance, profitability, customer experience and culture of the dealership and the Rygor Mercedes-Benz passenger car aftersales site in Heathrow. You will lead all departments, bringing together Sales, Aftersales, Parts and Support Teams to create a united, high-performing operation.
You'll be responsible for developing a strong team culture, attracting and retaining great people, building effective relationships with the OEMs, and ensuring every team member understands the part they play in delivering outstanding results.
Most importantly, you'll be a visible leader who creates an environment where people feel valued, supported and motivated to succeed.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking an experienced automotive leader who has:
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Significant leadership experience within a franchised passenger car dealership.
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Experience leading vehicle sales and aftersales operations.
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Strong commercial awareness with proven P&L accountability.
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A track record of improving business performance and customer satisfaction.
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Exceptional people leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, coach and develop others.
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Experience building and retaining high-performing teams.
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The confidence to challenge, make decisions and take accountability for outcomes.
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Strong relationship-building skills.
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The ability to bring people together around a shared vision and purpose.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the overall performance of the dealerships.
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Deliver sustainable growth in revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction.
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Create a high-performing culture aligned to Rygor's values of Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful.
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Develop and implement dealership business plans and growth strategies.
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Take full accountability for site financial performance and budgets.
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Drive performance across vehicle sales, finance, aftersales and parts operations.
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Monitor and improve key operational and customer experience metrics.
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Coach and support site team members to achieve their full potential.
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Build strong relationships with the brands and ensure compliance with manufacturer standards.
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Work closely with Rygor's support teams to deliver operational excellence.
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Maintain exceptional standards of health and safety, compliance and governance.
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Create an environment where colleagues are engaged, recognised and motivated to succeed.
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Represent the dealership within the local community and wider business network.
Why Join Rygor?
This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new Ford Cars and Ford Van Centre from the start and to lead our Mercedes-Benz passenger car aftersales site in Heathrow.
You'll join a business that is ambitious, values-led and genuinely focused on its people. You'll have the support of an experienced leadership team and central support functions, together with the freedom and responsibility to build something exceptional.
If you're an inspirational automotive leader with significant experience in the passenger car arena, who believes great results come from great people, we'd love to hear from you.
Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. As long as you are experienced for the role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!
Benefits for you
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An extra day off for your Birthday
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23 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
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Four times death in service benefit.
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Internal Mentorship programme
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Working for WhatVan?’s ‘Van Dealer of the Year 2026’.
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Working for Motor Trader’s ‘Employer of the Year’.
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Working for an official Great Place to Work™️
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Working for a workplace which champions women.
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Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
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Working with our award-winning team – several of our team were recogniosed at the MT WIMT awards and we won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
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Auto-enrolment pension.
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Self-development journal
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Rygor Group Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 Companies
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Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat-leave policy.
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Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
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Mental Health First Aiders.
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Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Rygor Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Rygor Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
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Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
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Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
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Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
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Rygor Auto and Rygor Service Solutions are Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accredited
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Branded uniform
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Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives
Our Values & Behaviours
We’re looking for incredible team members who share our values and can add to our culture. Values are shared beliefs that guide our decision-making, culture is how we function as a group and how we live our values as individuals.
Rewarding
I am grateful. I am courageous. I am curious.
Reliable
I am honest. I am attentive. I am trustworthy.
Respectful
I am inclusive. I am resilient. I am kind.
About Rygor Group
We are an award-winning, multi-franchise Dealer Group with branches across England, offering extensive coverage for customers throughout the M5, M4 and M42 corridors. Our business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with significant investment in site renovations nationwide and exciting expansions, including the launch of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Aftersales facility in 2024.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple industry and network awards, and in 2025, we were proud to be named Employer of the Year at the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. We also received the Silver award for our onboarding experience at the ICE awards, meaning that if you're considering a new career with Rygor, you can be confident you'll receive an award-winning induction and support from day one.
We’re officially a Great Place to Work™ (multiple years running) and our company culture truly reflects our core values: Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of what we do and so is creating an environment where our team can thrive.
Rygor Group comprises of a diverse collection of UK automotive businesses, with a primary focus on trucks, vans, coaches, passenger cars, armoured vehicles, body repairs and coachbuilding. Through the hard work of our team members, we have secured our position as one of the UK’s top automotive Groups, with a turnover of circa £300m a year.
Rygor Auto consists of three renowned brands: Mercedes-Benz, SAIC Maxus, Ford Trucks and Higer Buses. We are home to the largest UK dealer group for Mercedes-Benz Commercial vehicles and also offer passenger car aftersales at select locations.
Rygor Plant is an official partner of Hyundai, Mecalac, and Dieci. We offer a diverse range of high-performance equipment designed to meet the demands of sectors including construction, agriculture, rail, roadworks, aggregates, and beyond.
Rygor Service Solutions is our independent fleet workshop division, specialising in full management of commercial vehicle fleets within customers premises, or totally mobile servicing solutions. We look after some of the UK’s largest fleets, including Tesco, Ocado, and Brakes. And are committed to keeping them on the road, serving their customers.
Rygor Land Systems supply vehicles and systems for military, humanitarian and security operations. With a dedicated and focused team that can provide exacting customers with the support required to deliver the capability needed by operational staff located in the harshest environments around the world.
✅ Hiring Process
- We shortlist CVs online, so make sure to include information about yourself that makes you stand out.
- You may received a short screening call with our hiring manager or a member of our people team.
- Come to site and meet the team, have a tour, and let’s have a chat so we can get to know each other better. Your interview will include a chat with the hiring manager and potentially an interview task.
- If your application is successful, we’ll be excited to make you an offer
DBS: Please be advised that successful applicants to Rygor or any of our associated businesses, may be subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS check prior to joining the business.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
At Rygor, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. As an award-winning organisation, we are proud to be a community of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that individuality should be celebrated, and we strive to ensure that every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome and support people of all ages, ethnicities, nationalities, religions or beliefs, gender identities, sexual orientations, disability statuses, caring responsibilities, and neurodiverse profiles. We actively promote an inclusive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work every day, because we know that when you thrive, so does our business
Support
If you need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.
