Risk & Assurance Leader – Hybrid, Environmental Services

Veolia | UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounts

Health resources

Virtual GP

Volunteer leave

Training & development

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking an inspiring Risk & Assurance Manager to lead the Risk & Assurance team across the Treatment business. You will set strategic direction, coach staff and drive improvements at operational sites while building strong internal and external partnerships.

Hybrid role with national travel, 40 hours per week. You will champion a proactive risk culture, support maintenance outages and construction projects, and contribute to Veolia's mission of ecological transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading, coaching or developing a team in a safety, risk or assurance advisory role, preferably within waste management, construction or maintenance.
• Auditing experience, with the ability to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• The confidence and credibility to influence key stakeholders across operational sites.
• A proactive approach to improvement and experience supporting the implementation of change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on collaboration and customer service.
• The ability to work strategically while remaining connected to the practical needs of frontline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Risk & Assurance team, building capability, confidence and consistency across the function.
• Set and communicate a clear strategic vision for Risk & Assurance across the Landfill, ERF, Agricultural Services and Construction sectors.
• Coach team members to deliver high-quality support to operational sites and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the effective planning, delivery and continuous improvement of planned maintenance outages and construction projects.
• Contribute to the wider Risk & Assurance improvement programme, ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively across operational sites.
• Analyse trends and identify key risk areas across the Treatment business, with a particular focus on technical and construction activities.
• Promote consistency, share learning and embed sustainable improvements across the organisation.
• Influence stakeholders at all levels, helping sites and teams manage risk effectively and deliver excellent customer service.
• Champion Veolia's commitment to an active risk culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Risk management

Auditing

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Communication

Job description

Veolia UK is seeking an inspiring Risk & Assurance Manager to lead the Risk & Assurance team across the Treatment business. You will set strategic direction, coach staff and drive improvements at operational sites while building strong internal and external partnerships.

Hybrid role with national travel, 40 hours per week. You will champion a proactive risk culture, support maintenance outages and construction projects, and contribute to Veolia's mission of ecological transformation.