National K9 Security Operations Director

Manchester Arndale; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a K9 Divisional Director to lead the national security canine operation across the Yorkshire and North regions, with regular regional and national travel. You will provide strategic leadership across delivery, client relationships, compliance, and growth for a portfolio of contracts.

The role requires senior operational management experience in security, strong commercial acumen, and a full UK driving licence with a valid SIA licence.

Qualifications

• Proven senior operational management experience within the security industry.
• Experience managing security operations across multi-site environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgets, contracts and profitability.
• Excellent client relationships and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Operations Managers, Supervisors and K9 Handlers.
• Take overall responsibility for the operational performance of the national K9 division.
• Ensure all contracts are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering excellent levels of customer satisfaction.
• Support business growth through tenders, mobilisations and new business opportunities.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability and operational KPIs.
• Lead training, competency and compliance programmes for handlers and teams.
• Oversee audits and regulatory compliance requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership during operational incidents and contribute to strategic planning.
• Drive operational consistency and best practice across geographically dispersed teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Client management

Regulatory compliance

SIA licensing

BS7858 standards

Driving licence

Canine operations

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a K9 Divisional Director to lead the national security canine operation across the Yorkshire and North regions, with regular regional and national travel. You will provide strategic leadership across delivery, client relationships, compliance, and growth for a portfolio of contracts.

The role requires senior operational management experience in security, strong commercial acumen, and a full UK driving licence with a valid SIA licence.