Commercial Director – Now filled

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Commercial Director to help drive the next phase of growth for our business within the circular economy and resource recovery sector.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing commercial partnerships, securing supply channels, identifying market opportunities, and maximising value across the supply chain. The successful candidate will act as the key link between suppliers, customers, logistics providers, recycling partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring both commercial success and sustainable outcomes.

The role offers a unique opportunity to combine commercial leadership with environmental impact in a market experiencing significant long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and implement commercial strategies to drive business growth and profitability.
• Identify and secure new supply channels and commercial opportunities.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, recyclers, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify the most commercially advantageous route for materials and products, including:
  • Internal use
  • Reuse
  • Repurposing
  • Resale
  • Recycling and recovery

Commercial Management

• Negotiate purchasing, sales, and partnership agreements.
• Assess commercial opportunities based on:
  • Product type and specification
  • Condition and quality
  • Volume and availability
  • Location and logistics considerations
  • Compliance requirements
  • Market demand
• Maximise commercial returns while maintaining responsible and sustainable management practices.
• Monitor market pricing, commodity trends, demand patterns, recovery economics, and industry developments.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Develop and manage relationships with:
  • Suppliers
  • Buyers
  • Recycling partners
  • Logistics providers
  • Compliance and regulatory bodies
• Expand and strengthen the company's approved network of commercial partners.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all commercial activities comply with relevant environmental, transport, waste management, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental responsibility.
• Monitor emerging legislation and market developments that may impact the business.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven commercial leadership experience in one or more of the following sectors:
  • Recycling
  • Commodities trading
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial services
  • Logistics
  • Sustainability
  • Resource recovery
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate risk, profitability, and market potential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of recycling processes, reuse applications, resource recovery, or circular economy principles.
• Experience operating within regulated industries.
• Understanding of waste transfer documentation and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience working within sustainability-focused or environmentally responsible businesses.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute and highly entrepreneurial.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on growth and value creation.
• Passionate about sustainability and responsible resource management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify emerging opportunities.
• Collaborative leader capable of building long-term