* Operations Manager – Electronic Security (CCTV, Access Control, Door Entry, Gates or Barriers etc.)
* Dartford area (split your time between Office + Sites)
* Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Company Car / Allowance (flexible on salary for the right person)
Built from the tools. Now running the show? If you’ve come up through CCTV, Access Control, Door Entry, Gates or Barriers and are now in a management - this is the kind of opportunity that doesn’t come up often.
This isn’t about stepping up - it’s about stepping into something with real ownership and impact.
The Role:
You’ll sit right at the centre of the business, acting as the link between clients, engineers and delivery.
This is a hands-on operational role where you’ll be:
* Keeping projects moving
* Managing engineers and subcontractors
* Dealing with clients directly
* Solving problems in real time
You won’t be removed from the detail - you’ll be right in it.
Why This Role Stands Out:
The business is entering a strong growth phase, backed by a well-funded private investment group, giving it financial stability and a clear expansion plan. You’ll be joining at a point where you can genuinely shape how things run, not just maintain the status quo.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Acting as the main point of contact for clients
* Translating technical requirements into delivery
* Managing engineers, subcontractors and schedules
* Keeping work flowing efficiently and profitably
* Resolving issues quickly and practically
* Splitting your time between office and site
* Driving standards and improving operations
Who This Is For:
* You’ve come from the tools in electronic security
* You’re now in a management / supervisor / operations role
* You’re confident technically and commercially
* You’re comfortable dealing with both engineers and clients
* You take ownership and run things properly
* You live within a commutable distance to Dartford area.
What This Role Is NOT:
* ❌ Not a desk-bound manager
* ❌ Not corporate or process-heavy
* ❌ Not removed from delivery
This is someone who still thinks like an engineer but operates like a business leader.
The Bigger Picture:
This is effectively a “run the business day-to-day” role.
* Managing ~8 engineers
* Coordinating 6–12 subcontractors
* Working alongside a small central team
* Playing a key role in the next phase of growth
The Business:
* Multiple specialist divisions
* High-profile, long-term projects
* Strong reputation for solving problems quickly
* Backed, stable, and growing
What Success Looks Like:
First 3–6 months:
Embed yourself, build trust, keep operations tight
6–12 months:
Take full ownership, improve structure, become a key leader
In One Line:
A proven operations leader from an electronic security background who still thinks like an engineer and runs the day-to-day like it’s their own business.