Advance TRS
Team Leader / Department Manager
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Team Leader / Department Manager
Energy and Renewables
Location
Port Solent, Portsmouth
Hours
Monday to Friday, full time, early Friday finish
Salary
Competitive base plus uncapped commission and team override
Reports to
Senior Leadership Team
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are appointing a Team Leader or Department Manager to lead and grow our Energy and Renewables division. The level of the role is matched to your leadership experience.
The energy transition is driving sustained demand for skilled people across renewables, grid and power. You will set the direction for the division, lead a team of consultants and keep billing yourself.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, coach and develop a team of consultants and resourcers to hit individual and team targets
- Set the division's strategy, key accounts and growth plan with the Senior Leadership Team
- Run your own billing desk across solar, wind, battery storage, grid, transmission and distribution
- Win and grow key accounts with developers, utilities, contractors and consultancies
- Recruit new consultants into the team and build a high-performing culture
- Monitor performance, KPIs and pipeline, and report on divisional results
- Uphold quality, compliance and CRM standards across the team
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Strong recruitment background in energy, renewables, power or related engineering markets
- Experience leading, mentoring or managing consultants, or a senior biller ready to step up
- A consistent billing record and strong commercial judgement
- Able to win, grow and retain key accounts
- A motivating, organised leader who holds high standards
- Confident with CRM data, reporting and forecasting
ABOUT ADVANCE TRS
Advance TRS is an award-winning technical recruitment business specialising in the Built Environment and Infrastructure markets. We are one of the fastest-growing recruitment companies in the UK, with offices in Port Solent (Portsmouth), Guildford and London.
We grew by 40% last year and are on track to do the same again, through organic growth, new offices and strategic acquisitions. We reward success, promote from within and celebrate together as one team.
WHAT WE OFFER
Rewards and incentives
- Uncapped personal commission plus team override
- Annual bonus on revenue above target: 1% in year one, rising to 2% for consecutive years on target
- All-expenses-paid overseas incentive trip for top performers
- Millionaires Club recognition at £250k, £500k and £1m cumulative billings
- Long service awards, including experience gifts at 5, 10 and 15 years
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Time off and wellbeing
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service to 30 days
- Birthday day off after one year
- Early Friday finish
- Weekly wellness hour
- Private medical insurance after one year, including private GP and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Perkbox perks and discounts platform
Financial security
- Company pension with 5% employer contribution
- Life assurance at three times basic salary
Team and culture
- Summer and Christmas parties, days out, golf, go-karting and regular team socials
- Structured training, coaching and clearly defined career paths
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV to jw@advance-trs.com. For a confidential conversation about the role first, get in touch at the same address.
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