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Fire & Security Operations Manager

Venatu Recruitment Group · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
25 days ago

Overview

Your incident command and team leadership experience directly maps to managing engineers and ensuring operational compliance.

About this role

Operations Manager – Fire & Security

About the Company

We are proud to announce that one of our valued clients, who are a leading Fire & Security company, are now looking to recruit a Operations Manager experienced Fire & Security due to their continued growth and expansion. They're a highly established, BAFE-accredited provider of Fire Protection and Security systems with over 30 years of industry experience reuslting in them ammasing an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality solutions to a prestigious customer base and are now seeking a Fire & Security Engineer to join their growing team in their Romford office.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the Romford branch, ensuring the successful delivery of fire and security service and repair works.

You will lead and develop a team of engineers and office staff, maintain high standards of customer service and compliance, drive operational efficiency, and contribute to business growth.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Experience installing and servicing fire and security systems for an NSI & BAFE registered company.
  • Competent in creating method statements and risk assessments in line with CDM regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
  • Experience with intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and door entry systems.
  • Working knowledge and experience of relevant British Standards and BAFE standards.
  • Strong customer service skills and a professional approach.
  • Ability to ensure all relevant documentation is completed accurately and on time, including instructions, timesheets, work reports, service reports and expense claims.
  • Ability to support company policies and best practice at all times.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues.
  • Computer literate, with good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Competent with IT-related products used within security and communication systems.

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Qualifications in BS5839, BS5266 and/or FIA Units.
  • Full understanding of PD6662 and NSI standards for security systems.
  • ECS or CSCS card.
  • Experience in service delivery and supporting business growth.
  • Previous management experience at manager or senior supervisor level.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will

  • Hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
  • Be self-motivated, well presented and have a diligent work ethic.
  • Be comfortable working remotely from the office when required.
  • Be able to satisfy BS7858 vetting requirements and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
  • Be customer-focused and professional.
  • Be inquisitive, diligent and logical.
  • Have strong communication and administration skills.
  • Demonstrate a positive “can-do” attitude.
  • Be a strong team player.
  • Have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

  • £55,000 – £60,000 salary
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Employee awards programme recognising outstanding contributions and encouraging excellence.
  • Benefits programme offering a wide variety of discounts.
  • Health and wellbeing programme.
  • Opportunity to join an established and growing fire and security business with over 30 years of industry experience.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit an experienced Fire & Security Manager, Small Works Manager, Service Manager, Senior Engineer or Senior Supervisor who combines strong technical knowledge with proven leadership, customer service and operational management skills.

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

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Why this fits a police background

  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations

What security roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Security officer (SIA)£24,000–£29,000
Security supervisor / team leader£28,000–£34,000
Site / security manager£38,000–£52,000
Regional / operations security manager£50,000–£65,000
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