Commercial Director

1 week ago

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom QCS Staffing Full time £70,000 - £80,000 per year

Commercial Director – Permanent – On-Site / Hybrid - Berkhamsted

QCS Staffing is a successful international staffing consultancy, established in 1992. With over 33 years of proven success, QCS Staffing stands as one of the largest privately owned specialist recruitment consultancies, delivering expert talent solutions across three of the world's fastest-growing sectors.

The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent staffing services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. We employ 140 staff across 6 offices:

  • Headquarters based in Berkhamsted, UK
  • North Carolina, USA
  • Boston, USA
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico

We're looking for a highly motivated and commercially minded
Commercial Director
to join our international recruitment business, which is on an ambitious growth trajectory. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and leading three key business units:
Legal; Compliance & Onboarding; and Contracts
.

Why work for QCS Staffing:

Some of our amazing benefits include:

  • Award-winning training and development programmes (we invest in YOU)
  • Huge growth across the business
  • We specialise in working in three of the fastest growing sectors
  • Hybrid working
  • Early finish and cash prize incentives (we reward your hard work)
  • Healthcare cash plan, Private Healthcare & Pension plan
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Paid parking
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Socials galore: BBQs, team meals, multiple charity events, Directors lunches

Key Tasks:

  • Strategic Leadership:
    Develop and execute the commercial strategy to support the business in achieving its ambitious growth targets, working closely with the senior leadership team.
  • Risk & Compliance Management:
    Ensure the business operates in full compliance with all relevant international laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Contract Negotiation:
    Ensure all terms are commercially advantageous and legally sound.
  • Operational Management:
    Oversee the daily operations of the three reporting business units to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Implement best practices and streamline processes to support a high-growth environment.
  • Team Management:
    Lead, mentor, and develop the Associate Director of Legal, and the heads of Compliance & Onboarding, and Contracts teams.
  • Financial Oversight:
    Manage P&L responsibility for the reporting units, including budget planning and cost control.
  • Stakeholder Relations:
    Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and legal partners. Act as a key point of contact for key client accounts to manage complex commercial and legal matters.

Skills:

  • Proven experience in a senior commercial or legal leadership role, such as Commercial Director, General Counsel, or Legal Director, within the international recruitment sector.
  • A strong understanding of international contracts law and regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrable track record of successfully leading commercial initiatives and managing a legal function in a high-growth environment.
  • Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Law Degree - an MBA or equivalent business qualification is a significant advantage.

The candidate must have the rights to work in the location stated in the job advert.

Make the leap into a progressive and rewarding career today – and apply now

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