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Head of Commercial - Assurance

BRE TRUST
75,000 per year
Watford
Full-time
Listed today

Head of Commercial - Assurance

Make your mark at BRE!

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

This is a hands-on commercial leadership role, combining strategic direction with active delivery therefore it requires a pragmatic, hands-on approach to driving revenue and commercial performance.

  • Lead delivery of the commercial strategy and plans aligned to growth and revenue targets

  • Own revenue performance, including pipeline management, forecasting and pricing activity

  • Drive new business, renewals and account development across assurance services

  • Oversee key customer, partner and market relationships to support growth and retention

  • Ensure commercial activity complies with accreditation, governance and assurance standards

  • Monitor market, regulatory and competitor activity to inform commercial decision-making

  • Establish consistent commercial processes, reporting and performance management

  • Collaborate with internal teams to align commercial activity with operational delivery

  • Lead and manage commercial and account management team performance

What we are looking for

  • Strong commercial leadership experience within assurance, certification, inspection, professional services or other regulated environments

  • Proven track record of delivering revenue growth, managing pipelines and achieving financial targets

  • Experience managing contracted services, renewals and long-term customer relationships

  • Ability to drive disciplined sales execution, forecasting accuracy and commercial performance

  • Strong account management capability with a focus on customer retention and growth

  • Sound commercial judgement across pricing, contracts, margins and deal structures

  • Experience operating within regulated, compliance-led or accreditation-driven environments

  • Strong understanding of governance, independence and integrity requirements within assurance services

  • Ability to analyse market trends, competitor activity and regulatory developments to inform strategy

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

  • Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

  • Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

  • Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

  • HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

  • Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

  • Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

  • Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Hybrid – This is a hybrid role, with a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, attending in person at least 2-3 times per month and off-site client visits as necessary.

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position. Following this, we will then conduct two stages of interviews with members of the BRE hiring team.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Department
Assurance - Operations
Locations
Watford
Remote status
Hybrid
Yearly salary
£75,000 - £80,000
Employment type
Contract
Contract duration (months)
12
FTC
Yes

About BRE

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.