Project Business Manager

Project Business Manager
Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, company car/car cash allowance, medical cover and pension
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Location: London (Mobile position)
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;

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
  
• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Single medical cover
  
• Choice of company car or car cash allowance
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• 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;
As the Project Business Manager you are accountable for providing specialised project support to the Commercial business. Your purpose is to provide support as an experienced Business Manager/Area Manager level and take on management responsibilities for variable periods across the U.K Commercial Business. The purpose of the role is to provide continuity to new and existing business units, whilst accelerating change, where required. This is a highly visible role which provides exposure across the Commercial division.

• Responsible for due diligence and integration for acquisitions, ensuring the acquired business effectively integrates within Veolia UK&I; evolving the operating standards and procedures to our Veolia Minimum Requirements.
  
• Accountable for effectively leading teams whilst on projects, delivering on all aspects of the Commercial strategy in a safe and legally compliant manner.
  
• Maximise profitability, achieve Operational excellence, deliver first class customer service and drive our business purpose.
  
• Define and establish effective working relationships across wider functions such as Fleet, Customer Services, Sales, Risk and assurance, HR and Finance.
  
• Ensuring that clear and efficient cross function operational processes are defined, driving accountability and compliance with them.
  
• Lead the delivery of all project priorities and objectives, aimed at enhancing the customer experience.
  
• Supporting the Commercial Strategy Manager in rolling out Projects.
  
• Deliver solutions efficiently and profitably to all national, regional and local clients associated with the project.
  
• Develop and encourage innovation to tackle the expectations and demands of customers, as well as changes in market conditions and legislation.
  

What we're looking for;

• IOSH Managing Safely
  
• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience
  
• Experience of leading & managing Commercial Waste businesses.
  
• Seasoned leader with demonstrable track-record of leading high-performance.
  
• Experience of leading and driving transformation and change.
  
• Strategic thinker who is solution focussed and creative, with the ability to implement strategy and embed into a business.
  
• Ability to build relationships and influence at mid to senior leadership level.
  
• Experience of leading and influencing across a matrixed environment.
  

What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
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.