As Head of Commercial Development, you'll sit at the heart of our senior leadership team, helping to define and deliver the next stage of BASIS's growth. From building high-value partnerships to leading a strong internal team, you'll have real scope to make an impact, both within the business and across the wider food and land-based industries.
Why This Role?
* Strategic Influence - You'll lead our commercial, marketing and public affairs activity, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board.
* Tangible Impact - You'll shape the future of BASIS's core revenue streams, including our flagship training and certification services.
* Leadership Autonomy - Lead a capable, committed team and help embed a commercial mindset across the organisation.
* Sector-Wide Exposure - Represent BASIS with confidence at industry events, trade shows, and with senior stakeholders across food, agriculture and the environment.
* Digital Evolution - Be part of major transformation projects including CRM implementation and corporate website redevelopment.
What You'll Be Doing
* Developing and executing a commercial strategy that delivers sustainable income growth.
* Building strategic partnerships with organisations across the agri-food and land-based sectors.
* Leading the marketing and communications agenda to grow the BASIS brand and audience engagement.
* Overseeing public affairs activity, including stakeholder relationships and policy engagement.
* Managing budgets, performance, and reporting across commercial and marketing operations.
* Mentoring and developing a team of commercial and marketing professionals.
* Reporting to the Board and SLT, contributing to business-wide planning and performance.
What You'll Bring
* A strong track record in commercial leadership, business development or marketing, ideally within food, agriculture, land-based or environmental sectors.
* Experience building partnerships and securing revenue from strategic clients or industry bodies.
* An ability to lead people, communicate clearly and influence at senior levels.
* A data-informed, outcome-driven mindset - capable of shaping plans and delivering results.
* Strong organisational, financial and planning skills.
* Credibility and confidence representing a respected industry organisation.
About BASIS
BASIS Registration Ltd is the professional certification and standards-setting body for the land-based sectors. Our training and accreditation underpin the UK's food production, environmental management and plant protection sectors. Trusted for decades, we're now investing in our future - modernising how we operate, engaging more strategically with industry and enhancing our value to professionals across the country.
Interested? Let's Talk
If you're a commercially-minded leader with sector understanding and a passion for driving meaningful change - we want to hear from you.
Contact Lucy at MorePeople on 01780 480530 or email lucy@morepeople.co.uk.
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