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Eddie Pearson

Eddie Pearson

Manchester

Summary

Confident and well-respected Operations Director, experienced in consistently leading high-performing teams to achieve key strategic objectives. Keen problem-solver, logical with a strategic mindset. Communicates well with diverse teams, drives engagement, enthuses and motivates to success. A democratic, transformational leader, with an entrepreneurial vision. A polite and confident person who excels under pressure in a demanding environment. Being and promoting ethical leadership is the key attribute with keen interest in neurodiversity and the positive role it can play in the workplace.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Operations Director

Writech
Manchester
03.2018 - Current
  • Highly competent, tenacious and well-respected Operations Director within the Fire Protection industry
  • Proven ability in achieving EBITDA targets
  • Planning and horizon scanning are key elements that have helped manage and grow successful teams
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
  • Drives company mission and values, representing organisation at meetings and industry events.
  • Ensuring awareness of the external environmental factors is key to successes

Operations director

JEM Fire pumps
MANCHESTER, Greater Manchester
07.2024 - Current
  • Led cross-functional and cross-company teams for improved productivity and increased revenue.
  • Implemented staff development programmes, resulting in an empowered workforce.
  • Developed standard operating procedures, enhancing efficiency at all organisational levels.
  • Collaborated with sales team to streamline customer experience and boost client retention rates.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, promoting operational excellence across the organisation.
  • Promoting profitable Company growth with a clear understanding of COGS, WIP, income, cash flow, gross profit & EBITDA
  • Managed risk effectively, ensuring business continuity during challenging periods.

BAFSA Council Member, Director & Treasurer

British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association
02.2012 - Current
  • Developed appropriate resources to meet Sprinkler industry needs of diverse audiences.
  • Facilitated communication between government agencies, citizens and businesses.
  • Encouraged dialogue about policy changes, leveraging information to better target initiatives and serve identified needs.
  • Oversaw implementation of new policies and adapted plans to meet overall objectives.
  • Attended business, social and other functions to promote organisation.
  • Communicated complex policy issues in clear, understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

European Regional Fire Protection Manager

Viking EMEA
06.2013 - 01.2018
  • Employed as a Regional Fire Protection Manager covering Northern Europe (Inc Scandic, Nordics, & Baltics) UK, Scotland & Ireland
  • Responsible for all strategic planning, strategy and implementation
  • Management of both Sales and Operational staff across multiple regions
  • Member of industry Councils in Sweden & UK -Customers first point of contact, offering support, pricing, product and Market knowledge
  • Successfully created, and implemented, Market Strategies and overachieved Growth forecasts

Fire Protection Sales Manager

VICTAULIC
05.2009 - 01.2013
  • Employed as a Fire Protection Sales Manager covering Northern UK, Scotland & Ireland
  • Part of the team for the Victaulic Brand and product launch within the UK
  • Responsible for all Sales growth across the region
  • Responsible for a cross functional team to achieve organisational and Sales strategies.

Contracts Manager

HALL & KAY FIRE ENGINEERING
06.2008 - 05.2009
  • Employed as a Contracts Manager within a team of apprentices, design engineers and project engineers answerable to a General Manager
  • Responsible for project management, cost control, supplier liaison and ensuring design standards are implemented correctly.

Projects Engineer

CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION
10.2003 - 06.2008
  • Employed as a Projects Engineer within an office of design engineers and project engineers answerable to a Contracts Manager and General Manager
  • Responsible for project management, cost control, supplier liaison and ensuring design standards are implemented correctly
  • Complete procurement of contracts from tender, through to design, project management, commissioning to delivering the end product
  • Supplier negotiations to enable competitive costs for tender


Design Engineer

CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION
05.2002 - 10.2003
  • Employed as a Design Engineer within an office of design engineers and project engineers answerable to a Contracts Manager and General Manager
  • Responsible for project management, cost control, supplier liaison and ensuring design standards are implemented correctly
  • Handling of contracts from tender, through design, project management and commissioning to delivering the end product


Design Engineer

MANCHESTER FIRE PROTECTION
12.2001 - 05.2002
  • Employed as a Design Engineer within a small office of design engineers and project engineers, gaining experience of basic pricing techniques and tending procedures.

Sprinkler Installer/Foreman

MANCHESTER FIRE PROTECTION
09.2000 - 12.2001
  • Employed as a Sprinkler Installer/Foreman.

Leading Operator Mechanic (Above Water)

ROYAL NAVY
01.1991 - 01.2000
  • Employed in a variety of roles throughout my Naval Career
  • Starting as Radar engineer / operator onboard the Destroyer, HMS York
  • Within a three year period attending two conflict/ war zones and proudly received three War/Conflict medals
  • Two for the Gulf War and the other for the Yugoslavia/Adriatic War
  • Further on in my career, studying and working as a Mechanical & Tactical Weapons maintainer & operator onboard the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious
  • Responsible for the ship's weapon system maintenance and managing a section of 100+ personnel
  • Responsible for the Submarine tactical weapon teaching and implementation to officers and Junior ratings with HMS Dolphin
  • Finally ending my naval career as a Navigators Yeoman and Boarding officer on HMS Guernsey, Responsible for managing ships navigation equipment, junior ratings welfare, duties and career progression.
  • Boarding officer and Boat Coxswain duties involved the security of boarding teams in hazardous conditions and liaising with foreign vessels.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business

University of Northampton
Northampton
01.2025 -

Non Executive Directorship programme(NED)
02.2025 -

Level7 - Senior Leadership

QA - Institute of Apprenticeships
Manchester
12.2023 - 07.2024

Sprinkler Industry Specific

GCSE`s - Maths + English

Xaverian College
Greater Manchester
09.1990 - 07.1991

GCSE`s -

St Paul`s Catholic High School
Greater Manchester
09.1988 - 07.1990

Skills

  • Business and Strategic Development
  • Group, Company & Departmental Strategic Planning
  • Sourcing strategies
  • Risk assessment techniques
  • Contract negotiation
  • Risk awareness
  • Project Estimation
  • Development of employee soft skills
  • Life cycle of employee management
  • Mentoring, coaching and team management
  • Leadership
  • Board reporting
  • Financial planning and budgeting

Certification

Chartered manager

KEY EXPERIENCE

  • Proven ability in Financial & Company Strategy creation and implementation to enable EBITDA targets to be realised.
  • Key account/client management with Business Development, achieving above expected growth year on year.
  • Knowledge of global and local standards covering BSEN 12845, BS 5306, FM Design codes, NFPA, UL, VDS and Residential installation Rules(BS9251).
  • Revise and/or formulate polices and promote their implementation.
  • Develops & upholds company ESG`s, Corporate and Core Values.
  • Oversee all UK project lifespans from Tender, Design, Procurement, Installation & Commissioning ensuring company processes are followed.
  • Enjoy and have experience of working with people from all backgrounds and cultures, on a professional and social basis and can communicate freely.
  • Ethical leadership, inclusivity and awareness of neurodiversity.
  • Man management skills of a high standard, with previous employment effectively managing 100+ personnel.


Timeline

Non Executive Directorship programme(NED)
02.2025 -

Master of Business Administration - Business

University of Northampton
01.2025 -

Operations director

JEM Fire pumps
07.2024 - Current

Level7 - Senior Leadership

QA - Institute of Apprenticeships
12.2023 - 07.2024

Operations Director

Writech
03.2018 - Current

European Regional Fire Protection Manager

Viking EMEA
06.2013 - 01.2018

BAFSA Council Member, Director & Treasurer

British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association
02.2012 - Current

Fire Protection Sales Manager

VICTAULIC
05.2009 - 01.2013

Contracts Manager

HALL & KAY FIRE ENGINEERING
06.2008 - 05.2009

Projects Engineer

CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION
10.2003 - 06.2008

Design Engineer

CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION
05.2002 - 10.2003

Design Engineer

MANCHESTER FIRE PROTECTION
12.2001 - 05.2002

Sprinkler Installer/Foreman

MANCHESTER FIRE PROTECTION
09.2000 - 12.2001

Leading Operator Mechanic (Above Water)

ROYAL NAVY
01.1991 - 01.2000

GCSE`s - Maths + English

Xaverian College
09.1990 - 07.1991

GCSE`s -

St Paul`s Catholic High School
09.1988 - 07.1990

Sprinkler Industry Specific

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