Head of Group Sustainability & Commercial Growth

Builders' Merchant Company; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction products firm in the UK seeks a Head of Group Sustainability Development. The role focuses on enhancing sustainability in commercial aspects and customer engagement. With a hybrid nature, you will engage externally with stakeholders while managing group sustainability frameworks. Ideal candidates should have experience in technical sales or commercial roles within the construction sector. This position offers significant visibility and the chance to shape a modern sustainability function.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical sales or commercial role within construction.
• Ability to communicate sustainability topics effectively.
• Existing relationships in social housing or public sector procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing sustainability engagement across multiple brands.
• Support sales teams with sustainability presentations and meetings.
• Engage with housing associations and contractors.
• Translate sustainability strategies into commercial value propositions.
• Represent the business at industry events.
• Oversee compliance and external messaging consistency.

Skills

Customer-facing sustainability knowledge

Expertise in construction products

Strong communication skills

Understanding of procurement and specification

Job description

A leading construction products firm in the UK seeks a Head of Group Sustainability Development. The role focuses on enhancing sustainability in commercial aspects and customer engagement. With a hybrid nature, you will engage externally with stakeholders while managing group sustainability frameworks. Ideal candidates should have experience in technical sales or commercial roles within the construction sector. This position offers significant visibility and the chance to shape a modern sustainability function.