Area Manager

Veolia Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car/allowance

Private medical cover

25 days leave

Pension access

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Business Manager (Commercial Waste) to lead a portfolio of customers across Birmingham and Wolverhampton depots. You will drive growth, shape the commercial strategy, manage Business Managers, and ensure safe, compliant operations while delivering top customer service.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial waste leadership, strong project management, and the ability to influence at senior levels.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Commercial Waste businesses.
• Experience driving transformation and change.
• Strategic thinker with implementation ability.
• Ability to influence at mid to senior leadership level.
• Experience across a matrixed organisation.
• Strong project management and prioritisation skills.
• Experience with cultural change initiatives.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an operational Area structure across multiple depots.
• Develop and deliver the commercial strategy in a safe, compliant way.
• Maximise profitability and drive customer service excellence.
• Transform ways of working, processes and team culture.
• Encourage innovation to meet market and regulatory changes.
• Create and execute short and medium term area strategies.
• Support net sales growth and deliver accurate reporting and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Matrix leadership

Project management

Cultural change

Commercial Waste

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;

• 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.

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.