Head of Commercial & Operations
Job Description
As the group continues to move from strength to strength we are looking for a Head of Commercial & Operations to work directly with the Founder across a portfolio of companies and strategic initiatives. This is not a traditional job. It is a high-impact, founder adjacent role for someone who is commercially sharp, operationally capable and entrepreneurial by nature.
You will work closely with the Founder’s core team, including the Executive Services Manager and Corporate Operations Manager, to ensure the smooth running and growth of the group. This role suits someone who is hungry, proactive, relationship driven, and comfortable operating across different industries, personalities and levels of business.
Location: Hybrid - Malta
Reporting to: Founder / Group CEO
Responsibilities:
As a Head of Commercial & Operations, your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Leverage your network to generate new business opportunities.
Identify, approach, and secure strategic partnerships across industries.
Open doors to clients, investors, sponsors, and collaborators.
Support deal structuring, negotiations, and commercial discussions.
Drive revenue across multiple group entities.
Build and nurture long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
Act as a trusted point of contact for partners, clients, and collaborators.
Represent the group at meetings, events, and industry gatherings.
Maintain strong engagement across all levels from founders to C-suite to operational teams.
Drive forward the day-to-day commercial and operational priorities of various businesses.
Ensure projects, launches, and partnerships move from idea to execution.
Coordinate internal and external resources to meet deadlines and targets.
Monitor performance and ensure momentum across different initiatives.
Coordinate and execute large-scale events and strategic projects.
Manage logistics, timelines, suppliers, and partners.
Ensure events and initiatives are commercially viable and brand-enhancing.
Support the rollout of new ventures, products, or market entries.
Act as the Founder’s right hand on commercial and operational matters.
Help translate strategy into actionable plans.
Take ownership of priority initiatives and drive them forward.
Provide feedback, insights, and recommendations on opportunities and challenges.
Work closely with the Executive Assistant and Corporate Operations Manager.
Ensure alignment across teams, suppliers, and partners.
Help maintain structure, clarity, and accountability across the group.
Support hiring, partnerships, and external collaborations where needed.
Any other task, responsibility or duty as may be required.
Requirements:
Highly commercial and relationship-driven.
Entrepreneurial in mindset and approach.
Comfortable wearing multiple hats.
Confident dealing with senior stakeholders.
Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented.
Hungry to grow, build, and make an impact.
Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial roles.
Strong professional network.
Experience coordinating projects, events, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to operate independently and take ownership.
Driven and self-motivated.
Charismatic and confident.
Practical, not theoretical.
Thick-skinned and resilient.
Comfortable in fast-moving, high-expectation environments.
Naturally resourceful and solutions-focused.
What’s in it for you?
Open and close meaningful commercial opportunities.
Activate strategic partnerships across the group.
Successfully coordinate key projects and events.
Become a trusted extension of the Founder.
Create structure, momentum, and clarity across multiple ventures.
- Department
- Commercial
- Locations
- Malta
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About Hireroo
We redefine recruitment by focusing on a rich back to basics approach that focuses on genuine relationship building both with our clients and our candidates, offering a truly bespoke service that revolves around that perfect match. With global reach and equipped with profound industry insights and an extensive network, we have now earned the trust of globally recognized iGaming and fintech companies. Standing firmly as the go-to partner for these industry leaders, collaborating on numerous local and global HR projects, we take pride in our role as true lifetime partners for both our clients and candidates.