Area Manager (Commercial Waste) – Veolia UK
Location: Wirral
Salary: Competitive with performance bonus, company car/car cash allowance, medical cover, pension
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
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 is committed to pushing for genuine change and bringing our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
What we can offer you
* Eligible for an annual performance bonus
* 25 days of annual leave
* Single medical cover
* Choice of company car or car cash allowance
* Access to our company pension scheme
* One paid day of leave every year to volunteer and support your community
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
What you’ll be doing
* The Area Manager is accountable for leading and managing an operational Area structure, directly influencing business development, growth opportunities, operational excellence and service delivery across a portfolio of customers.
* Accountable for effectively leading and developing Business Managers and working alongside Commercial managers and the team to deliver on all aspects of the Commercial strategy in a safe and legally compliant manner.
* Maximise profitability, achieve operational excellence, deliver first class customer service and drive our business purpose.
* Transform ways of working, processes and the culture of the team to ensure optimum growth and success with an engaged workforce.
* Develop and encourage innovation to tackle the expectations and demands of customers, as well as changes in market conditions and legislation.
* Create, implement and lead the short (0-6 months) and medium (12-24 months) strategy for the Area, ensuring engagement and commitment from key stakeholders at all levels.
* Support on the delivery of net sales growth for the Region.
* Promoting clear, transparent and accurate reporting of business performance.
* Preparing annual budgets, forecasts and business models.
* Delivering operational efficiencies through use of digital systems, asset utilisation and cost control.
* Define and establish effective working relationships across wider functions such as Fleet, Customer Services, Sales, Risk and Assurance, HR, and Finance, ensuring that clear and efficient cross‑function operational processes are defined, driving accountability and compliance with them.
What we’re looking for
* Experience of leading & managing Commercial Waste businesses.
* Experience of leading and driving transformation and change.
* Strategic thinker who is solution focussed and creative, with the ability to implement strategy and embed into a business.
* Ability to build relationships and influence at mid to senior leadership level.
* Experience of leading and influencing across a matrixed environment.
* Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise among competing priorities.
* Experienced in cultural change.
* Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience.
Legal and Equality Information
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 are 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.
What’s next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
Job Posting End Date: 25-11-2025
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