WEEE Compliance Manager

Veolia; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to manage the WEEE Compliance Scheme, ensuring compliance with regulations while maximizing profitability. This role involves leading a team, negotiating significant contracts, and maintaining relationships with over 150 scheme members. The company values ecological transformation and is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join a recognized leader in environmental services and contribute to meaningful change while enjoying excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

Paid volunteer leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong legislative knowledge of WEEE regulations and compliance schemes.
• Experience in performance and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the WEEE Compliance Scheme.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with scheme members.

Skills

Legislative knowledge of Producer Responsibility regime for WEEE

Knowledge of Power BI

Performance Management

Effective Delegation

Strategic Planning

Tools

WIMS

Google Suite

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive plus bonus and company car/ car allowance plus excellent company benefits.

Location: Cannock

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:

• 25 days of annual leave
• 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
• One paid day’s leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll do:

To manage the day-to-day operations of the Veolia WEEE Compliance Scheme to ensure it fulfills its obligations within the scope of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013. To maximise and maintain the commercial profitability of the Scheme whilst ensuring all Scheme Members remain compliant with the WEEE Regulations.

• Manage, lead and direct the employees in line with meeting the Scheme objectives and targets and operating in line with Veolia's core values. Mentor and develop their skills to maximise the efficiency of the scheme and its methods. Hold regular 1-2-1 performance and development meetings.
• Communicate effectively with other Veolia departments, such as Key and National Account Managers and LA Contract teams.
• Produce & deliver financial data for budgets.
• Responsible for all aspects of customer relationship management, maintaining primary contact with 150+ scheme members and their principal contacts ensuring compliance, accounts, and associated communication are maintained throughout the year.
• Ensure member companies are providing correct information to the scheme and that customers are fully briefed/trained to understand the regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate contracts worth in excess of £1m with senior negotiators of blue chip organisations.
• Regular liaison with Veolia LA Contracts, WEEE collectors & reprocessors.
• Regular contact, negotiation, and discussion with senior officers of Defra & the EA.
• Sale of excess WEEE evidence to other Schemes.
• Ensure WEEE is processed via AATFs in the most sustainable manner.

What you'll need to know:

• All-round legislative knowledge of Producer Responsibility regime for WEEE and the operating mechanism of Producer Compliance Schemes, regulations, guidance documents, and their interpretation.
• Awareness and knowledge of other Producer Responsibility regimes, Packaging & Batteries.
• Knowledge of Power BI, WIMS, Google Suite or equivalent.
• Performance Management.
• Talent Management.
• Effective Delegation.
• Strategic Planning.

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.