Head of People Development (Operations)

Veolia; Great Wyrley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Health resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training & development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Head of People Development (Operations) to drive strategic training and talent initiatives across the UK. You will lead multiple teams to design, deliver and evaluate a diverse range of development programmes aligned to Veolia's Green up strategy.

You will upskill and reskill staff to meet a highly skilled workforce and report to the People Development Director, coordinating with stakeholders and maintaining governance across UK&I learning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing large scale programmes including apprenticeships.
• Experience leading and managing high performing teams.
• Experience using digital systems and apprenticeship portals.
• Knowledge of government apprenticeship framework and governance.
• Strong stakeholder management at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead upskilling and reskilling across Veolia's workforce.
• Manage a team of Learning, Development and Digital specialists.
• Design, build and deploy People Development programmes aligned to the business strategy.
• Assess organisational needs and evaluate programme delivery.

Skills

Program development

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital systems

Apprenticeship framework

Education

CIPD/ILM certification

Tools

Apprenticeship portal

Smart assessor

Job description

Salary: Competitive salary + car allowance + significant bonus potential
Grade: GGS14
Location: Cannock or South. The role is hybrid based with regular travel to our Cannock office and UK sites.
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

What you'll be doing:

The Head of People Development (Operations) will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of all operational, digital training and emerging talent initiatives including interns, graduates and apprenticeships at Veolia. This role is responsible for leading a team of Learning, Development and Digital Specialists, Emerging Talent team, digital content team to design, build and deploy a diverse range of People Development programmes and initiatives, aligned to Veolia's business strategy.

The role will take a lead in upskilling and reskilling our people in support of a highly skilled workforce to meet our 4 year ambitious business strategy "Green up".

The role will report to the People Development Director and will be crucial in supporting them to manage the assessment of organisational needs, including the design, implementation, service delivery and evaluation of all UK&I Learning and Development programs.

What we're looking for:

Essential

• Strong background in designing and implementing large scale programmes, including Emerging Talent initiatives apprenticeships and technical training.
• Experience, leading and managing high performing teams.
• Experience of using digital systems, Apprenticeship portal, smart assessor etc.
• Knowledge of government apprenticeship framework and governance
• Excellent stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation

Desirable

• Professional certifications (CIPD, ILM) or equivalent
• Experience in change management
• Knowledge of performance management systems

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.