General Manager

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; West Cornforth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health, mental and financial wellbeing

24 hour virtual GP access

Volunteer day each year

Ongoing training and development

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc seeks a senior waste management leader to oversee a large multi-site portfolio, driving performance, profitability and growth. You will embed a safety-first culture, manage budgets and forecast accuracy, and lead and develop operations teams while advancing client relationships and service quality.

You will identify renewal opportunities, deliver innovative solutions, and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio, leveraging environmental expertise

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site waste management operations.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with P&L accountability.
• Proven ability to drive contract renewal and growth.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and HSE requirements.
• Track record of building client relationships at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multi-site Total Waste Management contract portfolio with accountability for performance and growth.
• Embed strong Health & Safety, compliance and environmental culture across sites and teams.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, P&L and commercial risk with proactive actions.
• Lead, coach and develop managers and operational teams to a high-performing culture.
• Build client relationships, lead service reviews and resolve issues.
• Identify renewals and deliver additional services to improve value and retention.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainability across the portfolio.

Skills

P&L management

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Business development

Waste operations knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Stakeholder influence

Leadership & coaching

Change management

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Environmental or science qualification

Professional accreditation (e.g., NEBOSH, IEMA, IWM)

Job description

• Lead a large, multi-site Total Waste Management contract portfolio, taking accountability for operational performance, profitability and growth.
• Embed a strong Health & Safety, compliance and environmental culture across all sites and teams.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, P&L performance and commercial risk, taking early action to address underperformance.
• Lead, coach and develop managers and operational teams to build a high-performing, accountable culture.
• Build strong client relationships, lead monthly service reviews and resolve operational and contractual issues.
• Identify and deliver contract renewals, additional services and innovative solutions that improve customer value and retention.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational transformation and sustainability initiatives across the portfolio.
• Senior leadership experience in industrial waste management or a comparable complex, multi-site operation.
• Strong P&L, financial-management, budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Excellent commercial acumen, including contract management, negotiation, risk management and business development.
• Strong knowledge of waste operations, environmental legislation, compliance and Health & Safety requirements.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence senior clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience leading change, continuous improvement and profitable growth.
• A relevant environmental or science qualification and professional accreditation, such as NEBOSH, IWM or IEMA, is preferred.

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.

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.

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:

• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward