Operational Director - Passive Fire Protection

Operational Director – Passive Fire Protection
Location: London Borough of Bexley
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Fire Safety / Passive Fire Protection

CBW is proud to be exclusively recruiting on behalf of a certified British fire door manufacturer and a leading name in the passive fire protection industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior operational leader to join at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth.

The successful candidate will take ownership of launching and leading a new division within the business and report directly to the company Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and launch of a new division within the passive fire protection industry
  
  
• Build and manage a team of operational, technical, and site-based staff
  
  
• Oversee day-to-day operational delivery of fire door manufacturing and installation
  
  
• Ensure full compliance with industry regulations and third-party certifications
  
  
• Collaborate with the company Director on strategic planning and execution
  
  
• Manage budgets, resources, and performance targets
  
  
• Support business development and client relationship management at a senior level
  
  

• Proven experience in a senior operations or leadership role within the fire safety, construction, or passive fire industry
  
  
• In-depth understanding of fire door manufacturing, certification, and installation
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and scaling operational divisions
  
  
• Strong team-building and leadership capabilities
  
  
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
  
  
• Based in, or within commutable distance of, the London Borough of Bexley
  
  
• Commercially minded with a focus on quality and compliance
  
  

• £70,000 – £80,000 annual salary
  
  
• Opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in a respected, growing business
  
  
• Autonomy to build and shape a division with long-term impact
  
  
• Career progression and long-term development opportunities