Area Manager

Veolia UK

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Base: £65,000 py; bonus/equity: + bonus; benefits:...
Leading commercial waste businesses
Driving transformation and change
Strategic thinking and implementation
The Area Manager is accountable for leading and managing an operational Area structure, directly influencing business development, growth opportunities, operational excellence and service delivery activities across a portfolio of customers

Job Summary

  • The Area Manager is accountable for leading and managing an operational Area structure, directly influencing business development, growth opportunities, operational excellence and service delivery activities across a portfolio of customers.
  • Maximise profitability, achieve operational excellence, deliver first class customer service and drive our business purpose.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Area Manager is accountable for leading and managing an operational Area structure, directly influencing business development, growth opportunities, operational excellence and service delivery activities across a portfolio of customers.

Salary

Base: £65,000 per annum; Bonus/Equity: plus bonus; Benefits: company car/cash allowance, private medical cover and pension, 25 days of annual leave, one paid days leave every year to volunteer

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading commercial waste businesses
  • Driving transformation and change
  • Strategic thinking and implementation
  • Building relationships and influencing
  • Leading across matrixed environments
  • Project management and prioritization

Nice-to-have

  • Solution-focused and creative
  • Cultural change experience
  • Engaged workforce development
  • Innovation for customer demands

Key Requirements

  • Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent
  • Experience leading commercial waste businesses
  • Experience leading transformation and change
  • Experience embedding strategy into business
  • Experience influencing at mid to senior leadership
  • Experience leading and influencing across matrixed environment
  • Strong project management skills

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