Innovation & Sustainability Specialist

Veolia; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services seeks an Innovation & Sustainability Specialist and commits to change for a better world. The role will focus on operational excellence, compliance, and driving innovative waste management solutions while ensuring client satisfaction. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and helps improve communities and the environment.

Benefits

Access to pension scheme

Grocery and retailer discounts

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

24-hour access to virtual GP

Paid volunteer leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in a waste environment.
• Experience in innovation or environmental audits.
• Strong knowledge of waste treatment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and drive innovation.
• Conduct safety audits and optimize waste management processes.
• Facilitate innovation meetings and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Client handling

Proactive mindset

Job description

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Veolia

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Location: Aldermaston / hybrid




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
  

What will you be doing?



Leading Operational Excellence and Environmental Compliance Initiatives by managing client relationships, driving innovation, conducting safety audits, and optimising waste management processes. The role involves facilitating innovation meetings, proposing new 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 position is crucial in balancing operational effectiveness with sustainability goals while meeting client requirements and reducing carbon footprint through strategic waste hierarchy

implementation.

• To be a part of and present at customers cross collaboration meetings with other suppliers
  
• To use IT systems (both Veolia and Customers) to generate transport documents, reference safety data and when needed to generate quotes
  
• Brining new innovation ideas to the customer.
  
• To make sure any new innovation ideas are implemented efficiently and to budget.
  
• Attending client and non-client facing meetings both on and off site and online.
  
• Responsibility to maintain company property to a good standard
  
• Ensuring all waste disposal routes used are the best for the clients needs
  
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by their manager
  
• Complete Audits of both process and service to ensure compliance and complete Root Cause analysis on any failures identified.
  
• Helping Veolia and our Client reach net zero targets
  
• Maintaining Veolia's Ecological transformation plan on the client site
  
• Completion of weekly and monthly reports including those on the client network.
  
• Create, update and manage records as per Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR)
  
• Participate in Corporate Social Responsibility projects
  
• Stay up to date on waste legislation changes and industry standards
  
• Offering new innovation idea's specific for the client and implementing them as efficiently as possible.
  
• Supporting Veolia and the client reach net zero targets.
  
• Making sure Veolia are offering the client the most ecological ways of disposing of their wastes.
  

What are we looking for?

• Background in a waste environment.
  
• Previous experience of working in innovation/audit/environmental.
  
• Proven experience in assurance-related tasks within a professional services firm, ideally at Manager grade.
  
• Strong client handling and high-quality assurance delivery experience.
  
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
  
• Able to provide practical, proactive business advice for clients.
  
• Advanced knowledge of waste treatment technologies.
  
• Experience with waste tracking systems.
  

What's next?



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



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.