Innovation, Audit & Manager

Veolia; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to ecological transformation and sustainability. This role focuses on leading operational excellence and environmental compliance initiatives, driving innovation in waste management, and ensuring client satisfaction. You will be at the forefront of implementing strategies to reduce carbon footprints while maintaining high standards of operational effectiveness. With a commitment to community and environmental stewardship, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on future generations. This position offers ongoing training and development, along with a supportive and inclusive culture that values your contributions.

Benefits

Access to pension scheme

Discounts on retail and grocery products

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

24/7 virtual GP access

Paid community volunteering day

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management and environmental roles.
• Proven assurance experience at a managerial level.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Manage client relationships and conduct safety audits.
• Optimize waste management and maintain ecological transformation plans.

Skills

Client Management

Problem Solving

Environmental Compliance

Waste Management

Innovation

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Waste Tracking Systems

IT Systems for Document Generation

Job description

Salary and Location

Salary: Competitive per annum and Veolia benefits

Location: Aldermaston / Hybrid

Introduction

At Veolia, we see the opportunity to help the world better manage its resources and become a better place for everyone. We are seeking a dedicated individual to help us realize our goal of Ecological Transformation.

We value our community, environmental stewardship, and an inclusive culture, and we invite you to be part of this mission.

What We Offer

• Access to our pension scheme
• Discounts on various retail and grocery products
• Resources supporting physical, mental, and financial health
• 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
• One paid day annually for community volunteering
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Role Responsibilities

You will lead operational excellence and environmental compliance initiatives by managing client relationships, driving innovation, conducting safety audits, and optimizing waste management. Your duties include facilitating innovation meetings, proposing solutions, ensuring compliance through audits, evaluating disposal routes, and maintaining quality through risk assessments.

This role balances operational effectiveness with sustainability goals, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint via strategic waste hierarchy implementation.

• Participate in and present at client collaboration meetings
• Use IT systems to generate documents, reference safety data, and create quotes
• Introduce and implement innovative ideas efficiently and within budget
• Attend meetings both on-site and online
• Maintain company property
• Ensure optimal waste disposal routes for clients
• Perform audits and root cause analyses
• Support Veolia and client net zero targets
• Maintain ecological transformation plans on-site
• Complete weekly and monthly reports
• Manage records as per Veolia standards
• Participate in CSR projects
• Stay updated on waste legislation and industry standards

Candidate Requirements

• Background in waste management environment
• Experience in innovation, audit, or environmental roles
• Proven assurance experience, preferably at managerial level
• Strong client management skills and assurance quality
• Proactive problem-solving attitude and continuous improvement focus
• Ability to provide practical business advice
• Advanced knowledge of waste treatment technologies
• Experience with waste tracking systems
• Ability to obtain SC and DV security clearance

Next Steps

Apply today to join us in making a sustainable difference for future generations.

We are proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and to be recognized as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation for two consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to our employees and inclusive culture.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.