Strategy Manager

Veolia; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a strategic leader to develop and implement strategic plans for the Industrial, Energy and Water Teams. This role requires managing complex projects, fostering innovation, and guiding a high-performing team. Candidates should have experience in change management and risk management. The position offers competitive pay, hybrid working, and numerous benefits to support employees’ well-being and development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24-hour access to virtual GP

Paid leave day for volunteering

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and support the delivery of complex strategic projects.
• Experience in leading a high-performing team.
• Risk management experience in asset-intensive operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic plans for the Industrial, Energy and Water Teams.
• Facilitate execution of strategy and measure performance.
• Provide advisory support to the COO on market changes.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Innovation

Change management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Job description

Salary

Competitive + Annual Bonus + Company Car / Allowance

Location

Hybrid working based from the Cannock Office (Kingswood)

Overview

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.

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 leave day per year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development of strategic plans and frameworks for the Industrial, Energy and Water Teams, including formalising the strategic planning process and focusing on long‑term trends and competitive intelligence
• Facilitate the setting and execution of strategy through conception, design and delivery of IWE strategic projects, working collaboratively with the COO and Directors
• Ensure appropriate metrics and KPIs are in place to measure performance and progress toward strategic goals
• Act as key advisor to the COO on critical changes in market outlook, competitive landscape, and internal/external business environment
• Develop and operate a centre of excellence hub for strategic planning in IWE, acting as first point of contact for strategic development
• Provide accountability for development of Strategic Plans within Ireland, Finland and the UK
• Governance control and M&A coordination support, ensuring all bids have appropriate governance

What we’re looking for

• The ability to manage and support the delivery of complex strategic projects
• The ability to build and lead a high‑performing team and ensure people are developed to their full potential
• Experience encouraging innovation and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and best practice
• Change management experience
• Risk management experience in asset‑intensive operations
• Experience in strategic planning and business analysis

What’s next?

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

Why Veolia?

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We are dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we 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 ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Job Posting End Date: 09-01-2026