Sales Director

We are looking for a Sales Director to play a pivotal role in driving recruitment within our recruitment division. This is a unique opportunity to combine commercial success with social impact, contributing to the UK’s net zero ambitions while helping shape a rapidly growing business.

We are Commercial Services Group (CSG) which is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO). Our group support over 16,000 education and public sector customers across the UK and internationally, generating over £800 million in revenue annually.

The Sales Director will drive end-to-end recruitment within the built environment sector, leading and growing as well as sourcing and placing high-calibre professionals across key disciplines

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across tier construction, and public sector organisations.
• Identify client workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions that align with service goals.
• Develop and grow our client pool
• Source and engage candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking to build a specialist talent pool.
• Conduct interviews, vetting, and compliance checks to ensure candidate suitability and readiness.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy briefing through to placement and aftercare.
• Achieve agreed activity targets including CV submissions, interviews arranged, and monthly placements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, employment legislation, GDPR, and safeguarding policies.
• Monitor market trends, legislation, and workforce challenges in the UK and US energy sectors.
• Drive business development by securing new clients, signing terms, and expanding recruitment opportunities.

• A minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in a 360-recruitment agency environment.
• Specific industry experience within recruitment within the built environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly working with Microsoft Office packages.
• Proficient use of a Recruitment CRM system including advert management, searches, vacancy management and placement recording.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Salary of £50,000+ per annum plus commission.
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off.
• Life assurance cover (4x salary).
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress.