Head of Commissions

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the commissions function for our new O2 Business organisation. As Head of Commissions, you'll create a single, integrated capability that ensures incentive schemes are fair, effective, financially robust and aligned to our commercial ambitions, while supporting exceptional employee and customer outcomes.

Leading a specialist team through a period of significant transformation, you'll establish a consistent operating model across the business, bringing together people, processes, governance and technology into one cohesive function. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to influence sales performance, strengthen controls, drive continuous improvement and help ensure our incentive programmes support the right behaviours as we grow and evolve.

Who we are

O2 Business is our new focused, digital‑first B2B business serving customers across small, medium, and large enterprises, as well as the public sector. Powered by our next‑generation fixed and mobile infrastructure, the new entity will offer a broader portfolio of best‑in‑class solutions – including cloud‑based communication tools, voice and contact centre offerings, and 5G private networks – supported by a culture that prioritises in‑office collaboration, with our teams generally working together on site five days a week.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Extensive leadership experience in sales compensation, commissions, reward, finance, commercial operations or a related discipline
• Proven experience designing, implementing and governing incentive schemes and targets within a complex, multi-channel organisation
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end commissions lifecycle, from scheme design through to payroll and review
• Experience deploying and managing commissions platforms or comparable rules-based technologies
• Proven people leadership experience, including leading teams through organisational change

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Experience working in a regulated environment
• Telecommunications or B2B sales experience
• Experience supporting post-merger integration programmes
• Strong analytical and financial management capability with complex datasets
• Professional sales compensation or reward qualifications

What's in it for you

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Working at O2 Business, you'll get a rewards package that is designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

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