Head of Commercial - Housing

Location: Hybrid with the requirement to come to our Welwyn Garden City office Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits About the role PayPoint is looking for a commercially driven, sector-experienced leader to take ownership of our growth within the UK housing market. As Head of Commercial - Housing & Built Environment, you'll define and deliver our strategy across housing associations and local authority landlords. This is a highly visible, senior role where you'll lead complex deal-making, shape innovative payment solutions, and build long-term partnerships across the sector. What you'll be doing

• Own and deliver PayPoint's commercial strategy across the housing sector
• Identify, develop and close large, complex enterprise opportunities
• Act as senior commercial lead for key, high-value housing accounts
• Sell integrated payment solutions including payments, Open Banking and settlement services
• Work closely with product, technology and operations teams to shape sector-specific propositions
• Build and maintain a strong, high-quality sales pipeline
• Lead negotiations on major frameworks and long-term contracts
• Manage and develop a small team, driving performance and exceptional client delivery
• Represent PayPoint at industry events, strengthening our profile in the housing sector
• Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for private and commercial property sectors
What we're looking for
• Proven experience in a senior commercial or enterprise sales role within B2B services
• Strong understanding of the UK housing sector; an existing network across Housing Associations is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in winning and closing large, complex deals
• Experience managing long sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
• Background in payments, Open Banking or regulated financial services is advantageous
• Previous line management experience, with a passion for coaching and developing teams
Why Join PayPoint?
• A strategic leadership role with real influence and visibility
• Opportunity to shape and grow a key market sector
• Work with innovative, market-leading payment solutions
• Supportive, collaborative culture with strong leadership backing
  
  Proven experience in a senior commercial or enterprise sales role within B2B services
• Strong understanding of the UK housing sector; an existing network across Housing Associations is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in winning and closing large, complex deals
• Experience managing long sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
• Background in payments, Open Banking or regulated financial services is advantageous
• Previous line management experience, with a passion for coaching and developing teams
  
  A strategic leadership role with real influence and visibility
• Opportunity to shape and grow a key market sector
• Work with innovative, market-leading payment solutions
• Supportive, collaborative culture with strong leadership backing