Position: Managing Director
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Salary: circa £115K, plus 30% bonus, shares scheme & car allowance
Industry: Fire & Security
About the job
A market leader in sustainable service delivery is seeking a dynamic and visionary Managing Director to lead its continued growth and operational excellence across its national service network. The business delivers a range of services to the FM space, specialising within HVAC, Security, Fire & Smoke. Offering bespoke solutions across a multitude of commercial partners.
The Opportunity
As Managing Director, you will report directly to the Founder/Owner and lead and more importantly build a high-performing team within the Fire & Security sector. Your role will be to shape and deliver strategic growth, build commercial partnerships, and uphold a culture centred on excellence, innovation, and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity with fantastic rewards to develop the Fire & Security division to a bright future within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Define and execute growth strategies across existing and new markets, diversifying the business’s service offering while championing its sustainability mission.
* Commercial & Financial Performance: Drive profitability, manage P&L, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and develop new B2B and commercial partnerships.
* Operational Excellence: Ensure high-quality service delivery across field operations, workshops, and customer support. Improve efficiencies via KPIs, process improvement, and digital solutions.
* People & Culture: Inspire and empower a values-led leadership team across Operations, Finance, HR, and Sales & Marketing. Foster a culture of inclusion, integrity, and continuous improvement.
* Governance & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain senior-level relationships with strategic clients and industry partners. Lead board reporting and ensure regulatory compliance.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute and values-driven leader with experience managing complex service operations at Director or C-suite level.
Essential:
* Proven leadership at MD/COO/Director level within service-led industries
* Strong P&L management and business development expertise
* Data-driven and results-oriented decision-making
* Skilled communicator with high emotional intelligence
* Passion for sustainability, innovation, team development and business growth
* Background in Fire & Security
Desirable:
* Background in field services (e.g., mechanical, facilities, installation & commissioning)
* Engagement with relevant trade or industry bodies
* Commercial & Technical involvement throughout career to date
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