Local ECO Lead
Veolia Uk
client relations
stakeholder collaboration
eco support
budget management
project planning
social value
- Building strong relationships with our key client (West Northamptonshire Council)
- collaborating with External Engagement and senior leadership teams
- Providing ECO support to additional contracts (Brent, Haringey, South Buckinghamshire, St Albans)
- Managing the contract ECO team budget and 'business as usual' outputs.
- Identifying good news stories
- Delivering social value initiatives
- Driving ECO performance through project planning
stakeholder relations
data management
community engagement
social media
project delivery
visual content
- Experience of building strong stakeholder relationships
- Advanced understanding of data management and analysis
- Experience delivering behaviour change and/or community engagement techniques and analysing results
- Superb written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
- Recycling and waste industry knowledge
- Understanding of PR, social media, social advertising and digital communications.
- Experience of project and event development and delivery
- Understanding or experience of working with local authorities
- Ability to develop creative visual content across multiple formats
- Ability to identify good news stories and develop them in partnership with PR team
Salary: £32k plus Veolia BenefitsHours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (some evenings and weekends required) 08:30-17:00 standard hoursLocation: Northampton with some travel required To apply please provide a 1 page cover letter and a CV (max 2 pages). 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 days leave every year to volunteer and support your community- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
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.
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- A leader in environmental solutions, Veolia UK has been transforming waste and water management.
- The company provides a comprehensive range of services from waste collection and recycling to water treatment and energy generation.
- With a strong commitment to sustainability, Veolia UK works with businesses and local authorities to deliver innovative, eco-friendly solutions.
- It serves various sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal, ensuring efficient resource management and reduced environmental footprint.
- Veolia UK's services extend beyond the UK, making it a major player in global environmental management, focusing on circular economy practices.
- The company is also involved in renewable energy projects, including waste-to-energy plants and energy-from-waste technologies.
- Through technological advancements, Veolia UK continues to optimize resource efficiency and develop new systems for waste reduction and water purification.
- Community Spirit
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
- Respect
- Responsibility
79 Million
Water Users Served
Number of people supplied with drinking water (group-wide, 2021).
61 Million
Wastewater Users
Number of people provided with wastewater service (group-wide, 2021).
48 Million MWh
Energy Produced
Amount of energy generated (group-wide, 2021).
48 Million MT
Waste Treated
Volume of waste treated (group-wide, 2021).
- Focused on carbon reduction through four pillars: preserving natural resources, protecting biodiversity, combating climate change and decreasing pollution
- Strategy includes manufacturing greener products, generating low‑and zero‑carbon energy, and closing the loop by reusing materials
- Ambition to become the benchmark company of ecological transformation
230+ trained
Mental Health First-Aiders
Over 230 colleagues have been trained as mental health first-aiders across the business.
80+ colleagues
Pride Participants
Over 80 colleagues participated in London and Brighton Pride events.
2023 Launched
Inclusion Strategy
Initiated the 'Five by 2025' inclusion strategy targeting leadership accountability, talent progression, training, and an inclusive environment.
- Site visits by trained medical professionals to encourage colleague health and wellbeing
- Employee Resource Group conducts listening sessions and acts on colleague feedback
- Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer and partnered with the Business Disability Forum
- Held the Mental Health at Work commitment and signed the Armed Forces Covenant
