Training Director Environmental and Waste Management. Education & Training

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.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow our client’s 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.

• 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

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and additional servicesli>
• 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

• 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

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.

• 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

• Experience in one or more of…