Fire Safety Solutions Director: Growth & Strategy Lead

Grichan Whitestone Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Grichan Whitestone Partnership seeks a commercially astute Director of Fire Safety Solutions to own the business in London and the South East, accountable for strategy, P&L and stakeholder relationships across social housing and public sector clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive growth and operational excellence, maintain safety and governance standards, and represent the company at industry forums.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a sizeable business unit, region or division with full P&L responsibility.
• Track record of delivering business growth, operational improvement and strong financial performance.
• Extensive experience working with social housing, local authorities, public sector frameworks or related markets.
• Strong commercial acumen coupled with excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary operational and commercial teams.
• The ability to develop strategy whilst remaining close enough to operations to ensure exceptional execution.

Responsibilities

• Setting and delivering the strategic growth plan for the business.
• Full P&L ownership, including revenue, margin, EBITDA and cash performance.
• Leading and developing commercial, operational and contract management teams.
• Driving operational excellence across multiple contracts and frameworks.
• Building long-term relationships with housing associations, local authorities, public sector organisations and key stakeholders.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities and market sectors.
• Ensuring all programmes are delivered safely, compliantly and profitably.
• Championing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and customer excellence.
• Acting as the senior representative of the business at key client and industry forums.

Skills

P&L ownership

Strategic growth

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Building client relationships

Job description

Grichan Whitestone Partnership seeks a commercially astute Director of Fire Safety Solutions to own the business in London and the South East, accountable for strategy, P&L and stakeholder relationships across social housing and public sector clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive growth and operational excellence, maintain safety and governance standards, and represent the company at industry forums.