Head of Commercial

White Recruitment Construction; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the waste management sector is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial to drive their national strategy. You will lead high-performing teams while ensuring strong client relationships and securing new business opportunities. The role offers UK-wide flexibility with potential travel. Key benefits include uncapped commission, private healthcare, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working – managing own diary

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Fantastic uncapped commission scheme

Annual salary reviews and bonus

Car allowance/company car

Private health care

Employee assistance programme

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in Hazardous Waste Management.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Ability to develop and implement commercial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial strategy for hazardous waste.
• Build relationships with key clients to ensure service quality.
• Support commercial and sales teams for performance maximization.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Represent the business at client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Waste Management Sales

Business Development

Leadership

Job description

Head of Commercial – Hazardous Waste Management

Salary: up to £65,000 (DOE) + Car + Commission

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – Manage your own diary and work week

Location: England / UK Wide – Hybrid-Remote

Are you a strategic, commercially driven leader with a strong track record in sales and business growth within the UK Hazardous Waste or Total Waste Management sector?

My client is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial to drive national commercial strategy, lead high-performing teams, and shape the future direction of the business. This role offers UK-wide flexibility, with the ability to travel to regional sites and customers as required.

Package Benefits

• Flexible working – managing own diary and week
• 25 days holiday + Banks
• Fantastic Uncapped Commission scheme
• Annual Salary reviews and Bonus
• Car Allowance/Company Car
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the company’s commercial strategy, driving national growth across hazardous waste collections, treatment services, and wider recycling opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners, ensuring high service standards and supporting long-term commercial success.
• Oversee and support the commercial and sales teams, providing leadership, guidance, and direction to maximise performance and profitability.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, managing high-value pipelines and ensuring commercially sound contracts and proposals.
• Represent and promote the business across the UK, acting as a senior ambassador at client meetings, industry events, and internal forums.

Requirements

• Waste Management Sales / Business Development / Commercial Experience.
• Leadership Experience.
• Experience working for a Hazardous Waste Management company.
• Ability to bring business would be advantageous.
• Hold a full, clean, UK driving licence.
• Ability to commute between company sites across the UK.