Director - Global Services Labwater

Veolia; Lane End; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

UK bank holidays (buy/sell option)

Company bonus scheme

Company car or cash allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Private GP access

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a commercially minded Global Services Director to lead its Labwater service organisation from its Lane End base, with international travel. The role drives service strategy, customer satisfaction, and recurring revenue growth across global regions.

Lead UK and international teams, shape innovative service offerings, manage budgets, and collaborate with Sales, Product Management and Operations to deliver value in laboratory and life sciences sectors.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent qualification.
• ITIL certification or equivalent service-management training.
• Experience leading an international service organisation and delivering operational excellence.
• Background in laboratory instrumentation or life sciences environments.
• Proven track record growing service revenues and managing budgets.
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership capability.
• Fluent English; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global service strategy across regions.
• Direct leadership of UK and international service teams.
• Grow recurring revenues via service contracts and spares.
• Monitor KPIs (CSAT, NPS, SLAs) and improve performance.
• Oversee global training programs and Centre of Excellence.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering and Operations.

Skills

MBA

ITIL certification

International leadership

Budget management

Life sciences equipment

Service strategy

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

English fluency

Driving licence

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Veolia brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Director - Global Services Labwater

Office-based in Lane End, High Wycombe with International Travel

Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (with option to buy / sell!), Company Bonus Scheme, Company Car or Cash Allowance, Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Access to a Private GP and much more!

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Lead the Future of Global Service Excellence

Are you a strategic service leader with a passion for customer success, operational excellence, and building high performing international teams?

We are looking for an experienced Global Services Director to lead our worldwide service organisation within our Labwater Solutions business. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in an international environment and is driven to develop innovative service strategies, grow recurring revenues, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Working closely with the Managing Director and cross functional leadership teams, you will shape the future of our global service operations while supporting customers across the laboratory and life sciences sectors.

What you will be doing…

As Global Services Director, you will:

• Develop and execute the global service strategy, ensuring consistent, high quality service delivery across all regions.

• Provide direct leadership and management to service teams in the UK and internationally, developing a high performing global service organisation.

• Lead and develop international service teams, including technical support, field service engineers, and customer success functions.

• Drive customer satisfaction by monitoring and improving KPIs including CSAT, NPS, claims management, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Monitor and drive growth of the global installed base, identifying opportunities to expand service engagement and customer lifetime value.

• Increase service contract coverage rates across the installed base, driving recurring revenue through service agreements, consumables and spare parts.

• Develop new service offerings and digital service solutions that enhance customer value and business performance.

• Establish and oversee global training programmes through our Labwater Centre of Excellence, ensuring a highly capable worldwide service network.

• Manage departmental budgets and resources to deliver operational efficiency and profitability.

• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations to ensure service excellence supports wider business objectives.

• Contribute to product safety and serviceability during product development.

Qualifications

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded leader who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on operational expertise.

You will ideally have:

• An MBA or equivalent advanced qualification.

• Certification in a recognised service management methodology (such as ITIL).

• Demonstrable experience leading an international service organisation, with a proven track record of delivering operational excellence, growing service revenues, managing budgets, and developing high performing teams within a laboratory, life sciences or technical environment.

• Experience within laboratory instrumentation, life sciences, scientific equipment, or a related technical industry.

• Proven success managing international teams, budgets, and service improvement programmes.

• Strong commercial awareness with experience developing profitable service offerings.

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication, and leadership skills.

• Experience using service management systems and performance metrics.

• Fluent English (additional languages are advantageous).

• A full UK driving licence.

• Willingness to travel internationally as business needs require.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing global business where service excellence is central to our success.

You will work with talented international teams, influence strategic direction, and help shape innovative service solutions for customers around the world.

If you're ready to lead a world class service organisation and drive continuous improvement on a global scale, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being, work‑life balance, and long‑term security. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge, while our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for your future.

We are partnered with a great benefits provider to offer you exclusive discounts and recognition programs. Maintain your eye health and stay protected with our eye care and flu vouchers. Take advantage of our wellbeing services, including 24/ 7 access to virtual GP consultations, and refer a friend to be in with a chance of being rewarded for helping us grow our teams with talented individuals.

That’s not all… you also have the option to enrol in a range of flexible benefits, including BUPA Private Medical Insurance, Buy / Sell Annual Leave, Group Income Protection, Dental and Travel Insurance. You can also opt for Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover for both you and your partner, for added peace of mind. And lastly you can take advantage of Personal Computer, Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes to further enhance your lifestyle.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.