Interim Management - UK Executive Manager

PHS Interim Management provides UK leadership with clear vision

Interim Management

Successful in managing UK gaps, projects and change

Today's senior executives continually strive to improve their organisations internal efficiency and competitive advantage. Driven by the global market and ever higher customer expectations; with the spotlight firmly on cost saving. Companies just can't afford an under-utilised executive. Just waiting to deal with that unexpected demand or special project, nor should they. Of course these do occur suddenly, increasing the work load and pressure on the individual or the team. To such an extent that it can seriously affect Company performance.

Our interim register provides the solution with senior executives and project managers successfully operating in the public, private and voluntary sectors. The roles can be quite diverse and include operations, finance, sales & marketing and manufacturing. Providing leadership with clear vision of the desired end; managing change and working with those within the organisation to achieve it.

Our interim selection process gives details within 72 hours of two immediately available capable candidates
Responding promptly to your initial enquiry PHS prepares a brief which captures your requirements
Carefully selecting suitably managers
- With the required functional expertise and specific assignment sector experience
Costs are transparent and highly competitive
- Executives invariably supplying a significant net contribution and value for money
Only information agreed by you is disclosed
Not surprisingly our clients often ask for an executive we've previously provided

Ensuring the manager is appropriate for the role and organisation is the key to assignment success. The first stage of this rapid but thorough process is to clearly understand your requirements. Need help quickly? Call Philip Smith on +44 (0)1565 653330

We are often asked "what is the difference between an Interim and a Management Consultant"; in truth very little, apart from crucially how they work and cost.
Attribute: Interim: Consultant:
Key strengths:
Hands on with full responsibility, recommends and implements based on practical experience
Has control over the budget
Personally delivers tried and tested solutions
Leads from the front
Report directly to the Company
Provides coaching and mentoring of existing staff
In place within days due extensive talent bank
Provides valuable analysis and advice based on an in-depth subject understanding
Aware of the very latest techniques
Standardised approach
Potential weakness:

Success very dependent on individual's ability and experience - They may not have the breadth and depth of knowledge available to a large technical consultancy. Careful selection minimises this risk
Implementation is primarily the client's responsibility
Response and quality of service may be dictated by who is not currently engaged
Cost: Interims cost between £400 and £1,500 per day Consultants cost approximately 2 to 3 times

We are often asked "what is the difference between an Interim and a Management Consultant"; in truth very little, apart from crucially how they work and cost.
Attribute:	Interim:	Consultant:
Key strengths:	Hands on with full responsibility, recommends and implements based on practical experience Has control over the budget Personally delivers tried and tested solutions Leads from the front Report directly to the Company Provides coaching and mentoring of existing staff In place within days due extensive talent bank	Provides valuable analysis and advice based on an in-depth subject understanding Aware of the very latest techniques Standardised approach
Potential weakness:	Success very dependent on individual's ability and experience - They may not have the breadth and depth of knowledge available to a large technical consultancy. Careful selection minimises this risk	Implementation is primarily the client's responsibility Response and quality of service may be dictated by who is not currently engaged
Cost:	Interims cost between £400 and £1,500 per day Consultants cost approximately 2 to 3 times

Appoint a confident executive who understands the critical situation. A sensibly overqualified professional with the specialist knowledge required. When the job is complete there will be a smooth hand over, with no termination costs. To ensure continued success a monitoring service is available.

Interested in working as an interim? We would like to hear from you.

Can you really meet the commitments demanded?
- New to the market or already well established
We are interested in applications from the experienced executive or senior manager
We look for outstanding success, with a consistent history of achievement backed by verifiable references
- Are you competent, self reliant, able to contribute quickly and prepared to work anywhere in the UK perhaps even abroad
We will consult you before supplying the Client with any of your details for review and strongly believe in equal opportunities.

Our associates have a wealth of experience not just the theory. Visit our UK management training website and read articles providing an interesting in-depth overview of each subject including BPR change manufacturing sales and finance. Let us help your organisation improve its performance and efficiency, through the adoption of good practice.

Speed is vital in business today. Following that first call, dependant on your commitments a senior manager can be in place and delivering within a week.

A manager with a proven track record
Who knows from experience where the problems and pitfalls, lie
Removed from company politics
The interim absolutely committed to getting the job done
Not a long term overhead

To discuss your management requirements please call us now on 01565 653330, or use our simple enquiry form.

Top

2008 © PHS

Text Only

Management expertise includes operations finance sales & marketing and manufacturing.

Site Search
Download overview PDF (45 KB)
Get PDF Adobe Reader
Site Map
Information sources
Tell a friend about our UK service

Interim selection process

Privacy and Confidentiality

Your interim tales to tell

How interim services are used
About our UK Management Services
Examples of interim assignments