Social network you want to login/join with:Associate Director of Operations, preston, lancashirecol-narrow-leftClient:Location:preston, lancashire, United KingdomJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Views:3Posted:26.08.2025Expiry Date:10.10.2025col-wideJob Description:Ready to lead the future of fire safety and sustainable construction?Join Ventro and Firntec, an exciting group of companies at the forefront of fire-safety services and building compliance solutions. We're expanding rapidly, and we need an exceptional Associate Director to drive our Southwest operations forward.What Makes This Role SpecialLeadership That Matters - Take charge of a dynamic team of Project Managers across your region, directly impacting both safety standards and environmental sustainability. You'll shape the future of how we deliver critical fire safety services.Strategic Impact - With responsibility for invoiced value delivery and 6% revenue management, you'll have real influence over business performance. Your decisions will directly affect our growth trajectory and market position.Career Development - We're committed to your professional growth. You'll have opportunities to enhance your industry knowledge and achieve industry badges (Firas, BM Trada), positioning yourself as a recognised expert in this specialised field.Client-Centric Excellence - Build meaningful relationships with high-profile clients, leading weekly and monthly progress meetings while identifying new opportunities for business growth. Every interaction is a chance to demonstrate our "highest quality always" approach.Other benefits include:Flexible Benefits: Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time offHealthcare: Comprehensive healthcare coverageEmployee Referral Program: Financial incentives for successful candidate referralsCompany Rewards: Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programsProfessional Development: Fully-financed role-specific qualifications to support career growthYour Day-to-Day ImpactYou'll lead from the front, motivating and developing your Project Manager team while ensuring flawless delivery across all projects. Working closely with our Pre Construction and QS teams, you'll coordinate resources efficiently and maintain our exacting site-based standards. Your role combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership – from board-level meetings discussing project requirements to ensuring every team member returns home safely each day.What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate brings proven experience managing facilities services delivery in corporate environments, with construction sector project management successes essential. Fire safety experience would be advantageous but isn't mandatory – we value strong leadership and strategic thinking above all. You'll need outstanding communication skills and a talent for building client relationships that drive departmental success.Ready to Make Your Mark?This isn't just another management role – it's your chance to lead a team that's genuinely making a difference in fire safety and environmental sustainability. You'll join a company that values diversity, promotes equality, and provides the support you need to excel.Apply today and help us build a safer, more sustainable future.Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent. #J-18808-Ljbffr