Chief Operating Officer / Managing Director — National Fire Protection Services| Investor-Backed | Competitive Package + Share Options Plan
Preventr is one of the fastest growing national fire safety companies in the UK. We're building something exceptional. We need an exceptional operator to lead it.
We deliver end-to-end fire protection solutions to the public and private sector, providing fire door manufacturing and installation, and a full suit of passive fire protection services. We're one of the most comprehensively accredited passive fire businesses in the country.
Since March 2024, we have grown revenue from £4.4m to £13.2m, delivering a 73% CAGR and 164% YoY growth in FY26. We are now entering a more scaled phase, targeting £17m in FY27 (~29% YoY growth), with a focus on sustainable expansion, operational strength, and continued market share gains.
We know our sector. We know our standards. And we know exactly where we're going. What we need now is the person to take us there operationally.
THE ROLE
We've created the position of COO / Managing Director to allow our CEO to focus entirely on strategy and M&A. This is your business to run — full P&L ownership, Heads of Division reporting directly to you, and a workforce of 70+ employees and subcontractors across national, multi-site operations spanning fire door manufacturing, on-site passive fire works, fleet, supply chain, HSEQ, HR, L&D and recruitment.
You won't be building from scratch. You'll be scaling something that already works, and building the platform from which we grow through both organic performance and acquisition.
You'll be part of the executive team, working closely with the CEO, CFO and CCO, supported by a dedicated team of Divisional Heads, Contract Managers and Operational Team Leaders.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You've done this before — or something very close to it. You know what it takes to run a B2B service business at £30–50m+ revenue, and you're ready to lead at the next level.
Essential:
Proven COO / MD / Director of Operations experience in a B2B service, construction, FM, fire safety, or manufacturing business
Full P&L ownership at £30–50m+ revenue — not just exposure, ownership
Team leadership at scale — 70+ employees and subcontractors, 4+ direct reports
Operating model transformation — proven track record of systemising businesses for scale
OKR and KPI leadership — building cultures of measurable outcomes, not activity
PE-backed business experience — comfortable with M&A processes and investor reporting
Technology-confident — able to evaluate, implement, and embed digital tools that actually stick
National, multi-site management with genuine willingness to travel regularly
ISO 9001 / 45001 / 14001 familiarity — working knowledge, not just awareness
HSEQ leadership — safety as a value, not a compliance function
Degree educated — Business, Management, Finance, or related discipline
A people-first leader — visible, trusted, and as effective on a job site as in a boardroom
Desirable — strongly preferred:
* Passive fire, active fire, or building safety sector experience as a senior leader
* Management consulting experience alongside operational roles
* Familiarity with BM TRADA / FIRAS / SSIP accreditation environments
* M&A integration and post-acquisition operating experience
THE PACKAGE
Base salary — negotiable, commensurate with experience
Company car allowance
Performance-related annual bonus
Share option plan — long-term, performance-based, meaningful
Vitality Private Health Insurance & Private GP
Employee Assistance Programme · private prescriptions · counselling sessions
Annual health check through Vitality
Laptop, company phone and eSim
50% off monthly memberships at Virgin Active, Nuffield Health or PureGym
25% off Specialized Bikes · 25% off Gymshark
12-month Headspace subscription · Mindful Chef discounts
Up to 75% off Champneys Health Spa
Up to 25% cashback at Waitrose & Partners
Up to 20% off Expedia · up to 25% off Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels
30 days annual leave + bank holidays
The role will involve hybrid working from our HQ at 8 Bishopsgate, London, as well as regular visits to our manufacturing facility in West Yorkshire, and our operational base in Poole.
Please apply via LinkedIn or by confidentially emailing (CEO)