Area Manager

Veolia UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car or cash allowance

Private medical cover

Pension

25 days annual leave

Volunteer day

Job summary

Veolia UK is recruiting an Area Business Manager for Commercial Waste to lead a regional operations team covering Birmingham and Wolverhampton depots. The role offers a £67,500 annual salary, a bonus and benefits including a company car or allowance, private medical cover and a pension, with full-time hours (40 per week).

You will drive commercial strategy, lead Business Managers, and deliver profitability, service excellence and transformation across the portfolio in a compliant, safety-focused

Qualifications

• Experience of leading & managing Commercial Waste businesses.
• Experience of leading and driving transformation and change.
• Strategic thinker who is solution focused 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.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise among competing priorities.
• Experienced in cultural change.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• The Area Manager is accountable for leading and managing an operational Area structure, directly influencing business development, growth opportunities, operational excellence and service delivery activities across a portfolio of customers.
• Accountable for effectively leading and developing Business Managers and working alongside Commercial managers and the team to deliver 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.
• Transform ways of working, processes and the culture of the team to ensure optimum growth and success with an engaged workforce.
• Develop and encourage innovation to tackle the expectations and demands of customers, as well as changes in market conditions and legislation.
• Create, implement and lead the short (0-6 months) and medium (12-24 months) strategy for the Area, ensuring engagement and commitment from key stakeholders at all levels.
• Support on the delivery of net sales growth for the Region.
• Promoting clear, transparent and accurate reporting of business performance.
• Preparing annual budgets, forecasts and business models.
• Delivering operational efficiencies through use of digital systems, asset utilisation and cost control.

Skills

Commercial Waste

Transformation leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Matrix organisation

Project management

Cultural change

Leadership level 5

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Area Business Manager (Commercial Waste)

Salary: £67,500 per annum plus bonus, company car/cash allowance, private medical cover and pension

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

Location: Covering Birmingham & Wolverhampton depots

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

• Option to choose from a company car or car allowance

• Private medical cover

• 25 days of annual leave

• 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;

• The Area Manager is accountable for leading and managing an operational Area structure, directly influencing business development, growth opportunities, operational excellence and service delivery activities across a portfolio of customers.

• Accountable for effectively leading and developing Business Managers and working alongside Commercial managers and the team to deliver 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.

• Transform ways of working, processes and the culture of the team to ensure optimum growth and success with an engaged workforce.

• Develop and encourage innovation to tackle the expectations and demands of customers, as well as changes in market conditions and legislation.

• Create, implement and lead the short (0-6 months) and medium (12-24 months) strategy for the Area, ensuring engagement and commitment from key stakeholders at all levels.

• Support on the delivery of net sales growth for the Region.

• Promoting clear, transparent and accurate reporting of business performance.

• Preparing annual budgets, forecasts and business models.

• Delivering operational efficiencies through use of digital systems, asset utilisation and cost control.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Experience of leading & managing Commercial Waste businesses.

• Experience of leading and driving transformation and change.

• Strategic thinker who is solution focused 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.

• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise among competing priorities.

• Experienced in cultural change.

• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.