National Service Director
Location: Manchester, office based originally.
Salary: £100,000–£110,000, £20k Bonus, Car Allowance
Industry: Fire & Security
Benefits – National Service Director
Performance-related bonus
Salary sacrifice options
Opportunity to shape and lead a national service function
Career development and professional growth in a respected company
National travel with Manchester based office presence
Responsibilities – National Service Director
As National Service Director, your role will include:
Leading the full Service function to ensure KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations are met.
Overseeing approx (Apply online only) staff, including multiple managers reporting directly into you.
Building a culture of accountability, proactive problem solving, and high performance.
Driving commercial growth through contract negotiation, renewals, and client engagement.
Using dashboards and service data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Reviewing and evolving departmental structure, processes, and operating models.
Ensuring compliance with all Fire & Security regulations, accreditations, and standards.
Collaborating with HR, Fleet, Operations, and Finance to align goals, control costs, and deliver improvements.
Requirements – National Service Director
5–7+ years senior leadership experience in Fire & Security
Proven operational leadership of large, multi-layered teams
Experience in service contract management and commercial negotiation
Data-driven approach with track record of operational improvement
Knowledge of accredited environments (NSI, BAFE) and compliance standards
Ability to lead change, restructure teams, and embed consistent processes
Strong communication, leadership presence, and influence skills
Why Join?
If you’re an experienced National Service Director based in or near Manchester, this is your chance to lead a high-performing national service function within a respected company. You’ll benefit from strong work-life balance, excellent earning potential, national exposure, and the opportunity to shape and grow a team across a dynamic business.
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If you're an experienced National Service Director based in or near Manchester, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.
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