Technical Operations Director

Irwin & Colton; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin & Colton, a leading Health, Safety and Environmental Consultancy, is seeking a Technical Operations Director. This key role will involve developing business strategy, managing client projects, and leading a team to implement innovative solutions across various sectors. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Asbestos and Occupational Hygiene, along with strong leadership skills. This is a unique opportunity to significantly influence the commercial direction of a growing consultancy, based in Manchester with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company Car

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Multiple years' experience with Asbestos and Occupational Hygiene delivery.
• Proven Environmental experience in consultancy.
• Ideally qualified under the BOHS and/or RSPH.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing the business strategy.
• Overseeing project delivery and assessing risks.
• Maintaining and developing strong client relationships.

Skills

Experience with Asbestos

Occupational Hygiene Delivery

Environmental Consultancy Experience

Management and Leadership Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

BOHS Qualification

RSPH Qualification

Job description

Technical Operations Director
Location: Manchester (Hybrid working)
Salary: Up to 70,000 plus Company Car plus Excellent Benefits

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by an innovative Health, Safety and Environmental Consultancy looking to recruit a new Technical Operations Director. The role will be diverse, working alongside the board of directors, senior management, and the wider business departments to drive strategic objectives and deliverables across their client base, whilst managing a team of 6 direct reports (as well as leading 30+ technical consultants). The company has been running now for over 20 years; providing multiple, deliverable services from HSE/specialist training through to compliance consultancy within the built environment (the likes of education, social housing, commercial office spaces, and more).

Responsibilities of the Technical Operations Director will include:

• Developing and enhancing the business strategy, creating a clear delivery roadmap to ensure the vision is achieved
• Working with a range of clients, overseeing project delivery, accurately assessing risks and strategy, such as delivering on asbestos and occupational hygiene risks
• Maintaining and continually developing strong relationships with clients to truly understand their requirements and be able to create innovative solutions
• Develop and implement effective strategies for client acquisition, with a focus on diverse industries.

Skills and experience that the Technical Operations Director will have:

• Multiple years' experience with Asbestos and Occupational Hygiene delivery
• Proven Environmental experience; ideally in consultancy
• Ideally qualified under the BOHS and/or RSPH
• Proven management and leadership experience, excellent communications skills with experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders at scale
• Good commercial acumen, financial understanding, and an entrepreneurial focus

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing consultancy and take ownership of business and commercial strategy. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Matthew Cathcart on on (0) (phone number removed) or apply here.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the Southeast of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health, and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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