Regional Development Manager

Veolia; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company is seeking a Regional Development Manager to drive new business growth and manage bids. This full-time role in the South Region includes strategic responsibilities, customer integration, and collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate will have essential skills in bid writing, project management, and a background in the waste industry. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Choice of company car or car cash allowance

Bonus scheme

Access to company pension scheme

One paid day leave for volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the waste industry.
• Previous project and tender management experience.
• Effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Secure new business gains within target market.
• Act as Project Manager for contract tendering.
• Guide financial monitoring team in the bid process.
• Ensure stakeholder involvement in bid submissions.
• Liaise with legal team for contract review.

Skills

Bid writing and presentation skills

Communication

Business opportunity generation

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths of Grade C or above

Job description

Overview

Regional Development Manager

Ready to find the right role for you? This role is based in the South Region with flexible base location. Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Salary is competitive plus car/cash allowance, bonus & pension.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and become a better place for everyone. We are looking for someone who is committed to pushing for genuine change and bringing our Ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. Veolia supports our communities, the environment, and an inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave
• Choice of company car or car cash allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Access to our company pension scheme
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing

• Take strategic responsibility for securing new business gains within the £100k market sector of a Veolia territory in support of the Regional Sales team growth targets.
• Establish foundations for long-lasting and profitable business with large and high-profile customers within the territory across a cross section of industries and sectors.
• Act as Project Manager for all contract tendering exercises, acting as the point of reference throughout the process.
• Ensure operational stakeholders are fully briefed and understand customer requirements as part of the Bid/No Bid process and subsequent commercial decisions.
• Guide and support the financial monitoring team and lead the subsequent commercial bid sign-off process aligned to the appropriate delegation of authority levels.
• Support the Veolia Bid Team to ensure all submissions are produced with appropriate stakeholder involvement/content and submitted on time.
• Liaise with the Veolia legal team to review all contractual requirements/liabilities prior to the commercial bid sign-off process and any post-award contractual negotiation.
• Manage the integration of new customers through their contract implementation prior to handover to their Account Manager.

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Previous Bid writing and presentation skills.
• GCSEs in English & Maths of Grade C or above.
• Waste industry experience/understanding.
• Previous project management experience.
• Tender management experience.
• An effective communicator with the ability to self-generate business opportunities.

What’s next?

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

Job Posting End Date: 11-09-2025