Manx Technology GroupSmart Island
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Managing Director

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 24 March 2026

Job Description

For a full list of responsibilities and requirements or to apply for this great role, please visit the website at searchandselect.com, quoting the reference number: 16308

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi22%
AI exposure (AIOE)i61%

This role has a low automation risk due to its reliance on strategic decision-making, leadership, and interpersonal skills, which are difficult to codify or automate. However, many tasks are exposed to AI augmentation, especially in analytics, reporting, and policy drafting, raising the AI Occupational Exposure score. Routine administrative elements can be supported by advanced enterprise software, but core responsibilities remain human-led.

Task analysis

  • Formulate and implement organizational policies and strategic direction in alignment with board directives.
  • Direct and coordinate financial and budget activities to maximize investments and operational efficiency.
  • Confer with board members and senior staff to resolve issues and coordinate organizational activities.
  • Analyze company operations to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepare and present reports on activities, budgets, and compliance for board and regulatory review.
  • Appoint department heads or managers and delegate responsibilities.
  • Implement corrective action plans to address organizational or departmental problems.
  • Lead high-level negotiations with stakeholders, partners, or regulators.
  • Oversee human resources activities, including approval of HR plans and selection of senior staff.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 1115Chief executives and senior officials
O*NET: 11-1011.00 Chief Executives
AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k
UK sector median
£58,597
UK sector mean
£86,468
£0£23k£45k£68k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI analytics for deeper operational performance insights
  • Use AI tools to automate board report generation
  • Apply generative AI for strategic scenario planning

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
18%5 yrs
30%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentAI-powered analytics dashboards

Automate real-time performance and financial reporting

💻 TechnologyEnterprise workflow automation

Streamline routine approvals and compliance processes

Recommendation

Augment role

Strategic and leadership tasks remain human-led; AI best for supporting analysis.

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Executive dashboards and real-time business analytics

Copilot for Word

Drafting board reports and policy documents

Power Automate

Automating routine approval and reporting workflows

Key Skills

Administration and ManagementExpertStakeholder ManagementExpertProject ManagementAdvancedFinancial ReportingAdvancedCorporate GovernanceExpertTeamworkAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedJudgment and Decision MakingExpertRegulatory ComplianceAdvancedReport WritingIntermediateClient Relationship ManagementAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Business ManagementFinance and BudgetingRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementClient Service and Relationship ManagementEconomics and AccountingTeam Leadership and CollaborationAdministration and Management

O*NET Competency Skills

Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingCoordinationManagement of Financial ResourcesManagement of Personnel ResourcesSpeakingSystems EvaluationNegotiationReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessSystems AnalysisWritingActive ListeningManagement of Material Resources

Alternative Career Paths

Chief Operating Officer90% match

Oversees daily operations and implements strategies set by the CEO or board.

Board Director85% match

Provides governance, oversight, and strategic direction at the board level.

Management Consultant75% match

Advises organizations on strategy, operations, and organizational improvement.

Nonprofit Executive Director70% match

Leads nonprofit organizations, focusing on mission delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Venture Capital Partner65% match

Evaluates and manages investments in startups and high-growth companies.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Oracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareMicrosoft PowerPointIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessStructured query language SQL

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Processing Information
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Thinking Creatively

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

3%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

2%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

5/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£150k

US ref. $190k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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