Our client is an environmental and waste management consultancy and training provider supporting operators across the waste, recycling, resource management and environmental sectors.
As the business continues to grow, they are now looking to recruit a Training Director to lead and develop this strategically important area of the business.
Their services include:
CIWM (WAMITAB) qualifications
REHIS and bespoke environmental training
Webinars and technical workshops
Online learning through their Academy
You will come from a Training and Assessment background, ideally with Environmental and Waste Management experience.
Hybrid flexibility and travel across Scotland/North England as required
Reporting to the Managing Director
The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow my clients training, competence and online learning services.
The successful candidate will lead the operational management, commercial performance and strategic development of their Training department, including CIWM (WAMITAB) qualifications, their Academy and RubbishTalk.
Beyond managing existing training services, this role offers the exciting opportunity to help grow innovative digital learning platforms that support the next generation of waste and environmental professionals through engaging, accessible and sector-relevant education.
They are looking for someone who can combine strong leadership and organisational capability with commercial awareness, client relationship management and a proactive approach to business development.
This role offers the opportunity to:
Help shape how future waste managers and environmental professionals are trained
Develop innovative online and blended learning approaches
Expand industry engagement and sector influence
Play a key leadership role in the continued growth of the company
The role will also contribute to wider business leadership, strategic planning and future growth initiatives across the company.
Key Responsibilities
Department Leadership & Growth
Lead the day-to-day operation of the Training department
Support departmental growth, performance and profitability
Monitor KPIs including pipeline activity, revenue and learner volumes
Identify opportunities to improve systems, delivery and client experience
Contribute to wider business planning and leadership discussions
Business Development & Client Engagement
Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients
Identify opportunities for repeat business and additional services
Prepare quotations and proposals
Support sales pipeline and conversion activity
Attend industry meetings, networking events and exhibitions
Work alongside the marketing team on campaigns, webinars and sector engagement
Training, Competence & Online Learning
Oversee delivery of CIWM (WAMITAB) qualifications and training services
Coordinate trainers, assessors and internal resources
Ensure quality assurance and awarding body compliance requirements are maintained
Support development of new training products and service offerings
Lead the continued growth of the Academy and RubbishTalk
Support development of online learning, webinars and digital training products
Work with technical specialists to develop engaging industry-focused learning materials
Drive learner engagement, platform growth and sector collaboration opportunities
The Individual
We are looking for someone who is:
Commercially minded, organised and proactive
Confident working with clients, stakeholders and teams
Passionate about education, skills development and industry improvement
Motivated by the opportunity to help grow a business area and make a wider industry impact
The ideal candidate may come from:
Waste, recycling or environmental management
Vocational training and competence management
Technical consultancy or compliance services
Operational training or learning management
Experience with CIWM (WAMITAB), environmental compliance or online learning platforms would be advantageous, but wider leadership and commercial capability is equally important.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven leadership and people management capability
Commercial awareness and business development experience
Strong organisational and project management skills
Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
Experience managing operational delivery and performance targets
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work proactively
Experience developing services, products or client offerings
Professional, practical and solutions-focused approach
Desirable Attributes
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Waste, recycling, environmental or resource management sectors
CIWM (WAMITAB) qualifications and competence systems
Vocational training or accredited learning programmes
Online learning platforms, webinars or digital training products
Business development, marketing or sector engagement activity
Assessor, verifier or teaching qualifications
Developing new services, learning products or client offerings
What they Offer
Opportunity to lead and shape a growing and strategically important business division
A key role in developing the future of training and education within the waste and resource management sector
Opportunity to grow innovative platforms such as their Academy and RubbishTalk
Involvement in wider business leadership and future growth plans
Varied role across operational, commercial and strategic activities
Supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
Flexibility and autonomy within the role, with scope to bring new ideas forward
Opportunity to build industry relationships and enhance sector profile
Competitive salary package dependent on experience
Company pension and professional development support
Long-term career development opportunity within a growing and ambitious business
