Fire Safety Solutions Director: Growth & Strategy Lead

Grichan Whitestone Partnership

Greater London

On-site

GBP 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

47 hours ago
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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.

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