*Please note - this role is a 12 month fixed-term contract

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 Dublin 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.

Head of Commercial - Assurance

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