Innovation & Audit Manager

Veolia; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company is seeking an individual to lead operational excellence and environmental compliance initiatives in Oxford. You'll manage client relationships, conduct audits, and support innovation to enhance waste management processes while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role emphasizes sustainability and operational effectiveness. Competitive salary and hybrid working model offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries

Virtual GP access

Paid leave for community volunteering

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Background in a waste environment.
• Experience in innovation/audit/environmental contexts.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leading Operational Excellence and Environmental Compliance Initiatives.
• Conducting safety audits and optimising waste management processes.
• Managing client relationships and driving innovation.

Skills

Client handling

Innovative mindset

Problem-solving

Knowledge of waste treatment technologies

Communication

Job description

Overview

Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Location: Aldermaston / Hybrid (working 9 day fortnight)

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. Veolia is looking for someone who shares this commitment to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. Veolia supports working alongside communities, caring for the environment, and fostering an inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on groceries to well known retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health; support available when needed
• 24 hour virtual GP access, 365 days a year, for you and family members
• One paid day of leave annually to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you will be doing

Leading Operational Excellence and Environmental Compliance Initiatives by managing client relationships, driving innovation, conducting safety audits, and optimising waste management processes. Responsibilities include facilitating innovation meetings, proposing solutions to clients, ensuring compliance with Veolia Waste and Operational standards through site audits and safety observations, evaluating disposal routes for environmental efficiency, and maintaining quality control through risk assessments and method statements. This role balances operational effectiveness with sustainability goals while meeting client requirements and reducing carbon footprint through strategic waste hierarchy implementation.

• Participate in customer cross‑functional meetings with other suppliers
• Use IT systems (Veolia and Customer) to generate transport documents, reference safety data, and generate quotes when needed
• Bring new innovative ideas to the customer and ensure their efficient implementation within budget
• Attend client and non-client facing meetings on site and online
• Maintain company property to a good standard
• Ensure waste disposal routes meet client needs
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the manager
• Complete audits of processes and services to ensure compliance; perform root cause analysis on failures
• Help Veolia and the client reach net zero targets
• Maintain Veolia's Ecological Transformation plan on the client site
• Complete weekly and monthly reports for the client network
• Create, update and manage records per Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR)
• Participate in Corporate Social Responsibility projects
• Stay up to date on waste legislation changes and industry standards
• Offer and implement new innovation ideas for the client as efficiently as possible
• Ensure Veolia offers the most ecological waste disposal solutions to the client

What we are looking for

• Background in a waste environment
• Experience in innovation/audit/environmental contexts
• Experience in assurance-related tasks within a professional services firm, ideally at Manager grade
• Strong client handling and high-quality assurance delivery experience
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Ability to provide practical, proactive business advice for clients
• Advanced knowledge of waste treatment technologies
• Experience with waste tracking systems
• Current or ability to obtain minimum SC and DV security clearance

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

Veolia has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years (2023, 2024 and 2025). We are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey and offer adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. We are a Disability Confident Employer and 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 are committed to fair treatment and to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.