Head of Fire Testing - Global Strategy & Certification

Etex; Tisselt; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Promat, part of the Etex Group, is seeking a Head of Fire Testing to lead global testing activities and optimise performance across markets. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a hybrid setup, with regular travel.

You will align testing strategy with commercial priorities, manage internal and external partners, and drive efficiency, cost control, and faster time-to-market to support growth and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proved experience in fire testing, certification, or related engineering fields.
• Strong technical communication with regulators and internal teams.
• Proven leadership in a distributed environment.
• Ability to balance cost, value, and market needs with strategic thinking.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through faster fire testing strategies and better targeting.
• Lead and optimise global fire testing planning and execution.
• Manage internal facilities and external testing partnerships.
• Identify and prioritise testing needs aligned with commercial strategy.
• Support innovation in new applications and emerging markets.
• Provide leadership to a global, distributed team.

Skills

Fire testing

Distributed leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Technical communication

Job description

Promat, part of the Etex Group, is seeking a Head of Fire Testing to lead global testing activities and optimise performance across markets. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a hybrid setup, with regular travel.

You will align testing strategy with commercial priorities, manage internal and external partners, and drive efficiency, cost control, and faster time-to-market to support growth and compliance.