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Are you a motivated graduate looking to build a career in commercial management?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial team and develop the skills and experience needed to become a future Commercial Manager.
What You’ll Gain
As a Commercial Graduate, you will work under the guidance of the Commercial Manager to gain a strong understanding of how the business operates. You will support managers with day-to-day activities, contribute to business development, and learn how to evaluate commercial performance.
The Commercial team plays a key role in driving growth within the Municipal division. This includes supporting contract retention and negotiation with local authorities, identifying new opportunities, and assisting operational teams with the mobilisation and development of services.
This role offers a structured platform for progression into a management position for the right candidate.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll work closely with our Commercial Manager, gaining hands-on experience in:
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- Business development within the Municipal division
- Supporting contract negotiations with local authorities
- Analysing performance data to drive decision-making
- Assisting with the mobilisation and development of key services
This is a fantastic opportunity to build real commercial experience and fast-track your progression into management.
Essential
What We’re Looking For
- Degree (or equivalent)
- Strong analytical skills with experience working with data
- Confident communicator with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
- IT literate (especially Excel)
- Full UK driving licence & willingness to travel
Desirable
- Business/Economics background
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, or data analysis tools
- Understanding of local government or contract management
- Exposure to projects, KPIs, or stakeholder management
Changing The Way People Think About Waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.
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And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Basic salary - £28,500
- Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Medical and dental scheme.
- Retail and leisure discounts.
- Holiday and travel discounts.
- Bike to work scheme
Dedicated to diversity.
At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
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