Training Director Environmental and Waste Management

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 Rubbish Talk.

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 Rubbish Talk

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…