Operations Director

Compliance Group; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Director to oversee operational strategy and service delivery. This role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and performance management across teams in a regulated environment. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in senior operations roles and strong management skills, with a competitive salary package and benefits offered.

Benefits

Salary of £70,000 to £80,000

OTE of £90,000

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Car allowance

Pension and healthcare

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme of up to £1,500

Qualifications

• Experience in senior operations roles in regulated sectors.
• Ability to manage multi-site or field-based teams.
• Strong project management skills and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational strategies to achieve company goals.
• Oversee service delivery and performance across teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Mentor operational managers and teams.
• Build strong client partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Compliance knowledge

Project management

Team development

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH certification preferred

Job description

Overview

PH Water & Air Technologies is looking for an experienced Operations Director to lead our operational strategy, service delivery and compliance across the business. You will take charge of every aspect of our operational performance, ensuring our engineering teams, service functions and project delivery operate smoothly, safely and to the highest professional standards. This is a pivotal role, requiring both strategic foresight and hands-on leadership, to deliver outstanding client outcomes while supporting the company’s continued growth.

Established in February 2004, PH Water & Air Technologies Ltd has positioned itself as a premier 'Total Environment Solutions Company' in the UK and our ever-growing business continues to strive to be the best.

What you receive for joining us:

We offer an excellent salary of £70,000 to £80,000 per annum plus an OTE of £90,000. We also offer 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, a car allowance, pension and healthcare, and other benefits we would be happy to tell you about.

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

We believe great people know great people and we reward it. PH Water employees can earn generous referral bonuses of up to £1,500 when they successfully recommend someone who joins us in an eligible role and completes 12 months of service. The scheme covers a wide range of positions across the business and is a fantastic opportunity to be rewarded for helping us grow our team with top talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine operational strategies to achieve company goals, ensuring they remain adaptable to market trends, new opportunities and emerging challenges, while keeping them measurable and results driven
• Oversee service delivery across all divisions, aligning resources and driving performance across engineering, compliance and project teams
• Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards by maintaining strong quality systems, regular audits and proactive risk management
• Mentor and develop operational managers and teams through clear communication, structured development plans and leadership that inspires accountability and excellence at all levels
• Build and maintain strong client partnerships through regular engagement, tailored solutions and reliable service that enhances trust, drives repeat business and strengthens our reputation

Experience and qualifications

• Senior operations leadership in industries such as engineering, facilities management, utilities or environmental services, ideally managing multi-site or field-based teams in regulated sectors
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and industry best practice, with the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure operational excellence at scale (specific knowledge of water hygiene and air systems is a welcome advantage but not essential)
• Proven ability to lead and inspire large, multi-disciplinary teams, creating an environment of high engagement, strong collaboration and consistent delivery of targets
• Strong budget and project management skills with a track record of delivering profitable outcomes, improving efficiency and safeguarding quality standards
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification preferred, supported by hands-on experience in operational leadership and compliance management

Introducing our organisation

PH Water & Air Technologies: We excel as an integrated provider. Trusted as compliance partners, we collaborate with clients in sectors such as Education, Health, Care Homes, Public Sector, Local Authority, Industry, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Leisure, Food and Beverage, Retail and Media, to ensure risk reduction, safety improvement and regulatory compliance.