Operations Director Fire & Security
Commutable to Hemel Hempstead (ideal locations: Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Berkshire, West London, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire)
c. £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Director-Level Benefits
Reports to:Managing Director / CEO
Fire ORSecurity Systems (experience with Fire Alarms or CCTV, Access Control for a NACOSS, NSI, BAFE, FIA installer in UK is necessary)
About the Role for Operations Director - Fire and Security
We are seeking a strategic and results-drivenOperations Directorwith a strong background in the Electrical or ElectronicFire OR Security industryto lead and optimise our clients operational functions as they scale towards a £20M - £40M turnover. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, improving project delivery, and enhancing customer satisfaction across Fire & Security Projects and Services through strategy and improvements
Key Responsibilities for Operations Director/ Past Managing Director
Strategic Operations Leadership: Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and implement streamlined processes to improve engineer productivity, reduce travel time, and enhance project delivery.
Project Delivery Oversight: Oversee the successful delivery of Fire & Security projects (Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, etc.), ensuring high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
Engineer Efficiency: Analyse field operations and implement systems to optimise engineer scheduling, routing, and performance.
Procurement & Supply Chain: Lead procurement strategy to ensure cost-effective sourcing and timely availability of materials and equipment.
Customer Experience: Maintain and improve service delivery standards, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Use analytics and KPIs to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
Required Experiencefor Operations Director - Fire and Security
Proven experience in anOperations Directoror Senior operations Manager leadership role within Fire OR Security industry in UK
Strong understanding of EITHER Life Safetyor Electronic Security such asCCTV, Access Control, or Fire Alarm, (Fire and Security Systems(or either or) including project delivery.
Demonstrated success inscaling operationsand improving efficiency in a growing business.
Expertise inprocess optimisation,resource planning, Travel efficiency, Improving processes to help people andcost control.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, and drive efficiencies through to improve, not just manage Project and Service Delivery and customers get the improvements
Must becommutable to Hemel Hempstead- ideal locations include Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Berkshire, West London, Bedfordshire, or Northamptonshire.
Why Apply? If you are a Senior Operations Manager or Fire and Security Director now?
Be part of a dynamic leadership team driving significant growth.
Influence the future of a leading Fire & Security company.
Competitive salary £80k - £90k
Performance-based bonus.
33 days holiday(including bank holidays) - and increasing
Car Allowance or Car Scheme
Director-level benefitspackage.
Contact Us! If you are an Operations Manager orDirector of a Fire and Security (Fire alarm OR Electronic Security) Installer?
Steve Eley - Fire and Security Careers - Specilaist Agency for UK Permanent roles
Job Info
Job Title:
Operations Director Fire and Security
Company:
Fire and Security Careers
Location:
Watford, Hertfordshire
Posted:
Jul 14th 2025
Closes:
Aug 14th 2025
Sector:
Management
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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