Strategy Manager

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Midmeredales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is looking for a strategic leader to oversee the development and implementation of plans for the Industrial, Energy, and Water Teams. This role involves advising on market changes, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring accountability for strategic developments in multiple countries. Ideal candidates will have strong project management and change management skills along with experience in risk management. Benefits include access to a pension scheme, health resources, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Retail discounts

Health support resources

24-hour virtual GP

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and supporting complex strategic projects.
• Ability to encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
• Change management and risk management experience in asset-intensive operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for Industrial, Energy, and Water Teams.
• Collaborate with COO and Directors to execute strategy.
• Ensure metrics and KPIs measure performance towards goals.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Change management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 COO and Directors
• Ensure appropriate metrics and KPI's are in place to measure performance and progress towards 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

Qualifications & Skills

• 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

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

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’re 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’re also 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.

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.

Benefits

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