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Group Head of Talent | Leading Talent Acquisition, Succession Strategy & Employer Brand | Commercial Services Group
Location: UK Wide - Hybrid working with a flexible base across our sites
Package: £100K Basic Salary, Bonus Scheme & Benefits, £5K Car Allowance
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
We are looking for a commercially-minded and strategically-focused Sales & Marketing Director to lead and shape the growth strategy of our Global Education Supplies (GES) division. If you are passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering strong commercial outcomes while creating positive social impact, this is a rare opportunity to drive transformation at scale.
Who we are
Global Education Supplies (GES) is part of the Children & Education portfolio at Commercial Services Group (CSG), comprising seven complementary brands that serve the global education sector. These include KCS Education, CES, Landscapes for Learning, Maudesport, Gresswell, Timstar and Technology Supplies. With a customer base spanning more than 90 countries, GES is entering a transformational phase focused on international growth, new product development, marketing investment and operational excellence.
Why this role matters
GES is an ambitious division undergoing significant investment and change. This senior leadership role will be accountable for developing and delivering a joined-up commercial strategy across the sales and marketing functions, leading cross-brand initiatives to drive revenue, margin and customer growth. You will play a pivotal role in creating and embedding a shared culture of commercial excellence and collaboration across the seven brands that make up GES.
What you’ll be doing
* Set the sales and marketing strategy for GES to support growth in revenue and profitability
* Lead, develop and inspire a cross-functional team of marketing, sales and business development professionals
* Deliver a cohesive and consistent go-to-market strategy across multiple product and service lines
* Build and maintain senior relationships with key customer and partner organisations
* Define and drive key performance metrics, ensuring commercial targets are met
* Lead pricing strategy, customer segmentation, lead generation, campaign activity and proposition development
* Identify and act on growth opportunities in new markets and geographies
* Work closely with Finance and Operations to align planning and forecasting across the business
* Champion the use of data and insight to inform strategic decisions and campaign activity
* Contribute as part of the GES senior leadership team to the overall business plan and delivery
What we’re looking for
* Proven senior commercial leadership experience in multi-brand, multi-channel environments
* A strong track record of leading successful sales and marketing strategies that deliver sustainable growth
* Ability to lead and inspire large teams, create shared direction, and build cross-functional alignment
* Strong understanding of go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, brand development and digital marketing
* Commercially astute, data-driven and comfortable owning performance metrics at scale
* Confident operating at board level, able to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders
* Experience in the education, B2B services or public sector space is desirable but not essential
What you’ll get in return
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
* Life assurance cover (4x salary)
* Pension scheme with 6% 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
Why CSG?
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.
We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.
CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.
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Director
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