Commercial Lead – Waste Management & Renewable Energy
Flexible location – travel required
£Competitive salary + Car allowance + Bonus

Severn Trent Green Power (STGP) is the largest producer of renewable energy from food waste in England and Wales, we are a subsidiary of the FTSE 100 listed company Severn Trent and operate nationally.

We have 11 Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facilities, and five composting sites that collectively recycle over ½ million tonnes of organic waste each year. In addition, we own a diverse portfolio of renewable energy assets including 33 Solar parks, six wind turbines, and three hydro-electric turbines.

Coupled with the energy we generate from our AD facilities, we produce enough renewable energy to power 91,000 homes.

About the role

We’re seeking a Commercial Director who sits on our Executive Team, to lead and develop our commercial strategy and ultimately to ensure all of our plants have the necessary food waste & feedstock to operate to their maximum potential.

We currently work with more than 65 local authorities, plus many waste collection businesses, catering outlets, food manufacturers and retailers. You’ll be responsible for owning and building on contract relationships to deliver key renewals, increase contract throughput and provide value added services.

You’ll take the lead on commercial negotiations to secure long and short term contracts and develop strategic alliances externally to secure a favourable long term position in a highly competitive market. Alongside this, you’ll also support our growth plans by leading the commercial part of our growth strategy, developing new partnerships and creating new business development ideas, and taking ownership of key purchasing categories and delivering cost savings.

You’ll lead and develop a team of c15 commercial professionals who are responsible for all commercial waste procurement, tenders & bids on larger contracts, key account management & client liaison.

Finally – as a member of the STGP Executive team you will be responsible for overall leadership of the company; shaping the strategy and direction of the business as we to take our business to the next level and to continue driving the transition to a net zero and sustainable economy.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced individual with a strong commercial background with practical experience in winning waste service contacts, managing supplier relationships and procurement.

Specific organic waste experience is preferable, however you may also have a background in broader waste management / recyling with a solid understanding of how the waste procuement market works commercially. 

You’ll be a collaborative visible leader with excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels, who is used to leading & inspiring a team of professionals across a range of commercial disciplines

What’s in it for you

If you wish to advance your career in the space of sustainability and renewable energy, then it is a hugely exciting time to be joining us. We offer a highly competitive benefits package - on top of your executive level salary, you’ll have a X% bonus, £X car allowance, X days holiday (plus bank), a great pension scheme and loads of other benefits.

So get in touch and help us bring new ideas to a leading business.