Operations Director - Fire & Life Safety Systems

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety systems installer in South London is seeking an Operations Director to lead operations, ensuring project efficiency and client satisfaction. This role involves strategic oversight, team management, and compliance in fire safety, making it a significant opportunity in a growing industry.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operational management role.
• Extensive knowledge of fire safety systems and regulations (BS5839, BS5266, BS7671).
• Good understanding of service delivery within the fire industry.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership of all fire safety services.
• Ensuring smooth execution of projects and client satisfaction.
• Managing senior teams and driving continuous improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Job description

Job Description

This LPCB-certified fire alarm and life safety systems installer and service provider based in South London is looking to recruit a dedicated and driven Operations Director to join their team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the operational leadership of all fire safety services, ensuring the smooth execution of projects, financial efficiency, and client satisfaction. This involves overseeing the day-to-day operations, managing senior teams, and driving continuous improvements in service delivery, quality, and performance.

Key responsibilities will include strategic leadership and team management, operational oversight and execution, project coordination and integration, client relationship building, stakeholder management, compliance and safety leadership, as well as customer, performance, people, and financial management.

Candidates interested in this exciting opportunity will need proven experience in a senior operational management role, extensive knowledge of fire safety systems and their regulations (BS5839, BS5266, BS7671), a good understanding of service delivery within the fire industry, and be a natural leader with excellent organisational skills and financial acumen. With a salary of up to £90,000 plus travel allowance and package, this presents an excellent opportunity to join a growing concern within the fire industry.