Area Manager

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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’re 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.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don’t hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.