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Form of workSalary: Up to £80,000 plus Veolia benefits including a company bonus, car/allowance, enhanced pension and private medical
Location: Flexible/home based - with travel to our UK sites as required.
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
- 25 days of annual leave
- Facilities including a free onsite gym, parking and subsidised restaurant at our Cannock office
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing:
This is an exciting opportunity to be directly involved in delivering Veolia UK's first Food Waste management strategy, including:
Continuous mapping of existing and estimated future waste flows
Assessment of existing disposal arrangements and replacement if necessary
Annual update of the Food Waste Strategy to adapt to new trends and context
Review and development of infrastructure capable of handling Food Waste (animal feed, bioconversion, AD, etc.)
Detailed plan presenting the recommended disposal routes for Food Waste managed by Veolia across all business lines (municipal, commercial and industrial volumes)
Development of a strategy and operational plan to manage additional volumes arising from the implementation of the Simpler Recycling legislation
We are looking to significantly increase the volumes of Food Waste managed by Veolia, so you will assist Veolia's bidding teams in the development of ad-hoc Food Waste solutions to secure new multi-million pound contracts or renew existing contracts.
You will be responsible for overseeing the development of new infrastructure to process food surplus/waste volumes managed by Veolia.
You will look to Identify acquisition opportunities to accelerate Veolia's entry into specific markets and lead the transaction process (business case, relationship with target companies), as well as manage the integration process for a smooth mobilisation process.
What we're looking for:
Previous substantial experience in sales or business development in the Food Waste management sector, with a passion for preventing the climate crisis.
Curiosity and the ability to learn quickly.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with experience of leading a team.
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with a focus on data driven decision making.
Experience in bidding for large-scale contracts, as well as delivering and scaling up innovative projects would also be desirable.
If you feel that you'd be a great fit for this role and Veolia then we'd like to find out more about you.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row!
This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
