Area Manager

Overview

Lead and manage area operations, driving growth, service excellence and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• digital systems
• asset utilisation
• cost control
• budget forecast
• performance reporting
• strategy planning

Tasks

-Maximise profitability, achieve operational excellence, deliver first class customer service and drive our business purpose. -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. -Transform ways of working, processes and the culture of the team to ensure optimum growth and success with an engaged workforce. -Preparing annual budgets, forecasts and business models. -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. -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. -Develop and encourage innovation to tackle the expectations and demands of customers, as well as changes in market conditions and legislation. -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.

Requirements

• leadership
• project management
• transformation
• commercial waste
• strategic
• influence

What You Bring

-Experience of leading and influencing across a matrixed environment. -Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise among competing priorities. -Experience of leading and driving transformation and change. -Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience. -Experience of leading & managing Commercial Waste businesses. -Experienced in cultural 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.

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Benefits

-Choice of company car or car cash allowance -25 days of annual leave -Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential -One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community -Single medical cover -Eligible for an annual performance bonus -Access to our company pension scheme

About Veolia

-Born as a water services pioneer in 1853, evolved into a global environmental leader. -A major merger with Suez in 2021 solidified its global presence and service capabilities.

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