Operations Director – UKI & Nordics

Johnson Controls; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HVAC-R and Building Automation is seeking an Operations Director. This role involves overseeing service operations, enhancing performance, and leading strategic initiatives across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. Ideal candidates will possess extensive leadership experience and a strong technical background in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Extensive product training

Supportive Culture

Commitment to Safety

Diversity & Inclusion

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience managing senior teams in operational leadership.
• Deep technical expertise in HVAC-R, Building Automation, or Fire Suppression.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead service and systems operations across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics.
• Oversee project delivery from inception to completion.
• Drive margin expansion and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Commercial Acumen

Job description

About The Role

As Operations Director, you will lead the service and systems operations across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics for our HVAC-R, Fire Suppression, and Building Automation domains. Reporting to the General Manager for UKI&N, you’ll be a key member of the Building Technology & Solutions leadership team, driving operational excellence and profitable growth in alignment with our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and align service and systems operations with our operating model.
• Build and scale operational capabilities to enhance performance, accountability, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with EMEA Operational Excellence teams to deliver consistent, high-quality execution.
• Drive margin expansion and process improvements to support sustainable growth.
• Oversee project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Leverage data analytics and automation to optimize operations.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package aligned with experience and performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including car options, pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, referral incentives, and exclusive discounts.
• Learning & Development: Access to extensive product training and cross-functional development opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and teamwork.
• Commitment to Safety: A strong Zero Harm policy embedded in our operations.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Active business resource groups and a culture that celebrates diverse perspectives.
  
  

What You Bring

• Proven track record in operational leadership within install & service businesses.
• 20+ years of experience managing senior teams, with recent leadership roles in UKI and ideally the Nordics.
• Deep technical expertise in HVAC-R, Building Automation, or Fire Suppression.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to execute tactically.
• Experience in multi-functional leadership, including operations, service, and systems.
• Demonstrated success in driving innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Skilled in implementing best practices, new technologies, and data-driven decision-making.
• Willingness to travel across the region as needed.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Inspirational leadership and people development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ethical leadership with a focus on compliance and integrity.
• High level of commercial acumen, problem solving skills and high degree of operating agility, to operate with dexterity across multi-domain, multi-geography.
• Commitment to our core values: Integrity First, Purpose Led, Customer Driven, Future Focused, One Team.