Location Hybrid - based at St John's House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND Salary : £33,971 per annum (Diocesan Pay-scale Band 4.1 - spot grade) Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term to 31/12/2029 with the possibility of extension to 31/12/2033 subject to funding from the Church CommissionersThe Diocese of Manchester is in a significant season of change and hope. Through its Growing Younger commitment, the diocese is working intentionally to double the number of young active disciples and ensure that a thriving children's, youth and families ministry is within reach of every young person across each of the 33 mission communities. This role sits at the heart of that vision. As part of the diocesan Equip framework, the post holder will help build the confidence, skills and imagination of both lay and ordained leaders as they accompany young people on their discipleship journey.As Equip Trainer - Youth and Chaplaincy, the post holder will enable others to flourish. The post holder will support clergy and lay leaders across the diocese as they develop excellent youth ministry and school chaplaincy in their local contexts. This work will help teams start, strengthen and sustain their engagement with young people-whether by shaping worship that speaks to the teenage heart, offering pastoral care that reflects Christ's compassion, or equipping chaplains and volunteers to build meaningful Christian presence in schools. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Diocesan Children's and Youth Officers and the wider Equip team, ensuring that the support offered to parishes is joined up, responsive and rooted in good practice.A significant part of the role will involve delivering training across the full Equip offer, including ALM, Equip Weekend, Equip Bespoke and Equip Clergy. Through this teaching, the post holder will support leaders to grow in confidence as they explore what youth ministry and chaplaincy can look like within their specific context. The post holder will also play a key role in shaping Equip Spotlight events by sourcing and curating high quality content from both local practitioners and national organisations, ensuring that the most relevant, inspiring and practical training reaches those who need it.In addition, the post holder will help maintain and expand the database of local and national trainers, enabling the diocese to draw on a rich network of specialists who can enhance the Equip programme. As part of the wider diocesan training rhythm, the post holder will host and facilitate Equip events across the diocese, working closely with colleagues to create welcoming, well run and energising learning environments. Alongside this in person work, the post holder will contribute to the digital elements of Equip by supporting the rollout of Equip Hubs, engaging in Equip Connect online sessions, and contributing to the Equip podcast as new formats and resources are developed.The post holder will also work with administrative and digital communications colleagues to secure appropriate venues and ensure all publicity is accurate, accessible and engaging for those involved in youth and chaplaincy ministry.To thrive in this role, the post holder will bring at least five years' experience of working with young people in church or school contexts, along with confidence in delivering training or public speaking in a variety of settings. The post holder will understand the landscape of youth ministry and school chaplaincy today, including current research, best practice and the needs of leaders working on the ground. Strong written and verbal communication skills will be essential, as will confidence in using social media, MS Office and creative tools such as Canva and AI. The role requires someone who can work independently while valuing the shared vision, learning and support of the wider diocesan team.As a person, the post holder will be deeply committed to the vision and strategy of the diocese, able to work positively within diverse communities and across the breadth of Church of England traditions. The post holder will bring a commitment to inclusion, racial justice and the flourishing of all young people, and will be someone who invests in their own learning as well as the development of others. Most importantly, the post holder will be a practising Christian whose faith shapes their work, relationships and desire to see young people come to know Christ.There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.The post will be offered subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.To apply, please click the APPLY button. Applications should be submitted via laptop or desktop rather than mobile device. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information. Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 12 noon Interview: Friday 27 March 2026 at St John's House, Bury, BL9 0NDYou may have experience in the following: Youth Worker, Youth Ministry Leader, Youth Pastor, Schools Chaplain, Chaplaincy Worker, Youth and Schools Worker, Christian Youth Worker, Ministry Trainer, Youth Discipleship Worker, Student Ministry Leader, Christian Educator, Volunteer Trainer, Youth Engagement Officer. REF-
Mar 03, 2026
Contractor
Location Hybrid - based at St John's House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND Salary : £33,971 per annum (Diocesan Pay-scale Band 4.1 - spot grade) Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term to 31/12/2029 with the possibility of extension to 31/12/2033 subject to funding from the Church CommissionersThe Diocese of Manchester is in a significant season of change and hope. Through its Growing Younger commitment, the diocese is working intentionally to double the number of young active disciples and ensure that a thriving children's, youth and families ministry is within reach of every young person across each of the 33 mission communities. This role sits at the heart of that vision. As part of the diocesan Equip framework, the post holder will help build the confidence, skills and imagination of both lay and ordained leaders as they accompany young people on their discipleship journey.As Equip Trainer - Youth and Chaplaincy, the post holder will enable others to flourish. The post holder will support clergy and lay leaders across the diocese as they develop excellent youth ministry and school chaplaincy in their local contexts. This work will help teams start, strengthen and sustain their engagement with young people-whether by shaping worship that speaks to the teenage heart, offering pastoral care that reflects Christ's compassion, or equipping chaplains and volunteers to build meaningful Christian presence in schools. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Diocesan Children's and Youth Officers and the wider Equip team, ensuring that the support offered to parishes is joined up, responsive and rooted in good practice.A significant part of the role will involve delivering training across the full Equip offer, including ALM, Equip Weekend, Equip Bespoke and Equip Clergy. Through this teaching, the post holder will support leaders to grow in confidence as they explore what youth ministry and chaplaincy can look like within their specific context. The post holder will also play a key role in shaping Equip Spotlight events by sourcing and curating high quality content from both local practitioners and national organisations, ensuring that the most relevant, inspiring and practical training reaches those who need it.In addition, the post holder will help maintain and expand the database of local and national trainers, enabling the diocese to draw on a rich network of specialists who can enhance the Equip programme. As part of the wider diocesan training rhythm, the post holder will host and facilitate Equip events across the diocese, working closely with colleagues to create welcoming, well run and energising learning environments. Alongside this in person work, the post holder will contribute to the digital elements of Equip by supporting the rollout of Equip Hubs, engaging in Equip Connect online sessions, and contributing to the Equip podcast as new formats and resources are developed.The post holder will also work with administrative and digital communications colleagues to secure appropriate venues and ensure all publicity is accurate, accessible and engaging for those involved in youth and chaplaincy ministry.To thrive in this role, the post holder will bring at least five years' experience of working with young people in church or school contexts, along with confidence in delivering training or public speaking in a variety of settings. The post holder will understand the landscape of youth ministry and school chaplaincy today, including current research, best practice and the needs of leaders working on the ground. Strong written and verbal communication skills will be essential, as will confidence in using social media, MS Office and creative tools such as Canva and AI. The role requires someone who can work independently while valuing the shared vision, learning and support of the wider diocesan team.As a person, the post holder will be deeply committed to the vision and strategy of the diocese, able to work positively within diverse communities and across the breadth of Church of England traditions. The post holder will bring a commitment to inclusion, racial justice and the flourishing of all young people, and will be someone who invests in their own learning as well as the development of others. Most importantly, the post holder will be a practising Christian whose faith shapes their work, relationships and desire to see young people come to know Christ.There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.The post will be offered subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.To apply, please click the APPLY button. Applications should be submitted via laptop or desktop rather than mobile device. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information. Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 12 noon Interview: Friday 27 March 2026 at St John's House, Bury, BL9 0NDYou may have experience in the following: Youth Worker, Youth Ministry Leader, Youth Pastor, Schools Chaplain, Chaplaincy Worker, Youth and Schools Worker, Christian Youth Worker, Ministry Trainer, Youth Discipleship Worker, Student Ministry Leader, Christian Educator, Volunteer Trainer, Youth Engagement Officer. REF-
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it's personal or business, we understand that everyone's situation is different. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing The Head of Business Development is responsible for planning, directing, and managing business development activities to support growth in Personal Injury. This role ensures outcomes are delivered to achieve business and strategic goals. You will drive business development strategies for the business unit with a strategic aim of maximising profitable revenue, building new business pipelines, and increasing share of wallet from existing clients Develop and implement international business strategies to expand the firm's global footprint Work collaboratively with other Heads of BD and M to maximise opportunities and outcomes for the group You will lead a high performing team, continuously developing, retaining and recruiting talent Set clear objectives and PDP plans for each team member to maximise individual, team, and divisional performance Implementation of Key Account Management programs with action plans to achieve objectives, conduct research and share knowledge across the firm You will utilise reporting systems and data insights for ROI, including tracking and monitoring of activity Management of the business development budgets to ensure value for money and assess ROI to inform future activity and strategy Support the overall process of management and corporate decision making to ensure the organisation maximises its short, medium, and long term profitability Work with and support Partners by developing presentations and proposal documents, accompanying partners on new business pitches, and providing strategic direction Identify and anticipate future trends in bid/tender opportunities and advise on strategies to capitalise on these opportunities. About You We're looking for a Head of Business Development who thrives on change, will challenge the status quo, and constantly look for new opportunities to do things better. Ideally you will have the following experience: Demonstrable experience of working in a senior business development role in the Personal Injury space, within a medium/large organisation in the Legal or Medical sector Exceptional leadership skills, helping to transform teams, upskilling more junior colleagues and improving quality and service delivery Demonstrable experience of recruiting, developing and coaching a high performing team Highly numerate with solid experience in preparing, and reporting on, budgets, plans, and performance, monitored via KPIs The ability to look ahead, anticipate, enable and capitalise on opportunities and challenges The ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of strategic business development and delivering against growth targets Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024! Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it's personal or business, we understand that everyone's situation is different. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing The Head of Business Development is responsible for planning, directing, and managing business development activities to support growth in Personal Injury. This role ensures outcomes are delivered to achieve business and strategic goals. You will drive business development strategies for the business unit with a strategic aim of maximising profitable revenue, building new business pipelines, and increasing share of wallet from existing clients Develop and implement international business strategies to expand the firm's global footprint Work collaboratively with other Heads of BD and M to maximise opportunities and outcomes for the group You will lead a high performing team, continuously developing, retaining and recruiting talent Set clear objectives and PDP plans for each team member to maximise individual, team, and divisional performance Implementation of Key Account Management programs with action plans to achieve objectives, conduct research and share knowledge across the firm You will utilise reporting systems and data insights for ROI, including tracking and monitoring of activity Management of the business development budgets to ensure value for money and assess ROI to inform future activity and strategy Support the overall process of management and corporate decision making to ensure the organisation maximises its short, medium, and long term profitability Work with and support Partners by developing presentations and proposal documents, accompanying partners on new business pitches, and providing strategic direction Identify and anticipate future trends in bid/tender opportunities and advise on strategies to capitalise on these opportunities. About You We're looking for a Head of Business Development who thrives on change, will challenge the status quo, and constantly look for new opportunities to do things better. Ideally you will have the following experience: Demonstrable experience of working in a senior business development role in the Personal Injury space, within a medium/large organisation in the Legal or Medical sector Exceptional leadership skills, helping to transform teams, upskilling more junior colleagues and improving quality and service delivery Demonstrable experience of recruiting, developing and coaching a high performing team Highly numerate with solid experience in preparing, and reporting on, budgets, plans, and performance, monitored via KPIs The ability to look ahead, anticipate, enable and capitalise on opportunities and challenges The ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of strategic business development and delivering against growth targets Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024! Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them.
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Grays, Essex
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. About the role Location: Grays Commitment: 3 days per week Are you ready to lead one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK? We're looking for a visionary Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to shape and deliver a world-class strategy for the Lower Thames Crossing - the greenest road ever built. This is your chance to make a lasting impact, driving innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across a £1.5bn supply chain. You'll champion partnership principles, embed cutting edge practices, and ensure our enterprise model sets the benchmark for excellence. What you'll be doing Lead the strategy for procurement and supply chain on a nationally significant project. Drive transformation through innovation, digital enablement, and enterprise working. Champion sustainability, enabling the journey to net zero and maximising SME and local supplier participation. Collaborate at the highest level, acting as a strategic partner to National Highways and influencing industry wide best practice. Build and inspire a high performing team that thrives on progress and inclusion. Who we're looking for Senior level experience in procurement and supply chain within complex, large scale projects. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills. A passion for innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional outcomes. Professional qualifications (CIPS or similar) desirable. Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Benefits Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more About us Balfour Beatty's Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. About the role Location: Grays Commitment: 3 days per week Are you ready to lead one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK? We're looking for a visionary Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to shape and deliver a world-class strategy for the Lower Thames Crossing - the greenest road ever built. This is your chance to make a lasting impact, driving innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across a £1.5bn supply chain. You'll champion partnership principles, embed cutting edge practices, and ensure our enterprise model sets the benchmark for excellence. What you'll be doing Lead the strategy for procurement and supply chain on a nationally significant project. Drive transformation through innovation, digital enablement, and enterprise working. Champion sustainability, enabling the journey to net zero and maximising SME and local supplier participation. Collaborate at the highest level, acting as a strategic partner to National Highways and influencing industry wide best practice. Build and inspire a high performing team that thrives on progress and inclusion. Who we're looking for Senior level experience in procurement and supply chain within complex, large scale projects. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills. A passion for innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional outcomes. Professional qualifications (CIPS or similar) desirable. Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Benefits Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more About us Balfour Beatty's Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at
Salary : Starting from 75k, with car/allowance, generous bonus and pension scheme, plus additional benefits Location : The role is hybrid based with regular weekly travel to our West London Commercial depots and occasionally other UK sites. Grade : GGS13 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: 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 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Are you an experienced commercial leader ready to make a significant impact? Veolia is seeking an exceptional Commercial Area Manager to take strategic ownership of an entire operational area, leading a diverse team of (Apply online only) people across 4-7 sites and driving 40-75M in revenue. As the Area Manager, you'll hold a pivotal leadership position, directly overseeing Business Managers, Operation Managers, and all operational personnel within your geographical region. This is not just a management role-it's an opportunity to shape strategy, drive transformation, and embed a culture of excellence across every aspect of the business. You'll be instrumental in driving business development, identifying growth opportunities, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering superior customer service. Working closely with the Head of Operations, you'll align your area's strategy with broader organisational objectives while maintaining an unwavering focus on safety, compliance, and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Create and implement short-term (0-3 months) and medium-term (12 months) strategies aligned with Regional and Commercial objectives Drive the execution of Inspire 24-27 and multifaceted performance initiatives Lead digital transformation and innovation across your area Manage P&L, budgets, forecasts, and business models with full accountability People Excellence: Build and transform your Area team's identity, maximising competitiveness, value, and efficiency Manage talent strategically with medium to long-term succession planning Champion inclusion, drive employee engagement, and embed cultural change Develop Business Managers and their depot teams through effective coaching and leadership Customer Focus: Deliver exceptional customer experience across all regional priorities Achieve Commercial customer success measures including first-time collection rates, recovery collections, invoice accuracy, and call handling performance Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders Drive innovation to meet evolving customer expectations and market demands Operational & Financial Performance: Deliver efficiency and growth targets in partnership with Finance and Operations teams Drive organic growth in Gross Revenue, Net Revenue, EBITDA, and customer numbers Ensure compliance with Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR) standards Optimise asset utilisation, reduce subcontracting costs, and maximise facility usage Identify acquisition opportunities and support M&A activities What we're looking for: You're a strategic thinker who is solution-focused and creative, with the proven ability to implement strategy and embed it into business operations. You excel at working in ambiguity, breaking down complex challenges into actionable items. Your leadership style inspires teams, drives performance, and creates lasting cultural change. You bring expert-level business acumen, advanced financial management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with excellent project management capabilities. You lead by example, demonstrating proactive and forward-thinking approaches to every challenge. Essential Proven experience leading and managing Commercial Waste businesses with demonstrable track record of leading high-performance, cross-functional teams Experience driving transformation and cultural change Strong financial management skills with P&L accountability Ability to build relationships and influence at senior leadership level Experience leading across large matrixed environments NEBOSH General Certificate Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience Desirable CPC qualification Level 7 Leadership & Management or equivalent Degree in relevant field Project management, Financial Modeling, and Business Planning expertise M&A experience at senior level What's next? 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. 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.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Salary : Starting from 75k, with car/allowance, generous bonus and pension scheme, plus additional benefits Location : The role is hybrid based with regular weekly travel to our West London Commercial depots and occasionally other UK sites. Grade : GGS13 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: 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 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Are you an experienced commercial leader ready to make a significant impact? Veolia is seeking an exceptional Commercial Area Manager to take strategic ownership of an entire operational area, leading a diverse team of (Apply online only) people across 4-7 sites and driving 40-75M in revenue. As the Area Manager, you'll hold a pivotal leadership position, directly overseeing Business Managers, Operation Managers, and all operational personnel within your geographical region. This is not just a management role-it's an opportunity to shape strategy, drive transformation, and embed a culture of excellence across every aspect of the business. You'll be instrumental in driving business development, identifying growth opportunities, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering superior customer service. Working closely with the Head of Operations, you'll align your area's strategy with broader organisational objectives while maintaining an unwavering focus on safety, compliance, and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Create and implement short-term (0-3 months) and medium-term (12 months) strategies aligned with Regional and Commercial objectives Drive the execution of Inspire 24-27 and multifaceted performance initiatives Lead digital transformation and innovation across your area Manage P&L, budgets, forecasts, and business models with full accountability People Excellence: Build and transform your Area team's identity, maximising competitiveness, value, and efficiency Manage talent strategically with medium to long-term succession planning Champion inclusion, drive employee engagement, and embed cultural change Develop Business Managers and their depot teams through effective coaching and leadership Customer Focus: Deliver exceptional customer experience across all regional priorities Achieve Commercial customer success measures including first-time collection rates, recovery collections, invoice accuracy, and call handling performance Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders Drive innovation to meet evolving customer expectations and market demands Operational & Financial Performance: Deliver efficiency and growth targets in partnership with Finance and Operations teams Drive organic growth in Gross Revenue, Net Revenue, EBITDA, and customer numbers Ensure compliance with Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR) standards Optimise asset utilisation, reduce subcontracting costs, and maximise facility usage Identify acquisition opportunities and support M&A activities What we're looking for: You're a strategic thinker who is solution-focused and creative, with the proven ability to implement strategy and embed it into business operations. You excel at working in ambiguity, breaking down complex challenges into actionable items. Your leadership style inspires teams, drives performance, and creates lasting cultural change. You bring expert-level business acumen, advanced financial management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with excellent project management capabilities. You lead by example, demonstrating proactive and forward-thinking approaches to every challenge. Essential Proven experience leading and managing Commercial Waste businesses with demonstrable track record of leading high-performance, cross-functional teams Experience driving transformation and cultural change Strong financial management skills with P&L accountability Ability to build relationships and influence at senior leadership level Experience leading across large matrixed environments NEBOSH General Certificate Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience Desirable CPC qualification Level 7 Leadership & Management or equivalent Degree in relevant field Project management, Financial Modeling, and Business Planning expertise M&A experience at senior level What's next? 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. 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.
This role has a starting salary of 30,647 per annum for working 36 hours per week. We are looking to hire a new full-time Senior Meeting Administrator to join our Business Support Team within our Secretariat Team on a permanent basis. This role will be working from home for the majority of the time, but applicants will be required in the office periodically to attend training and meetings. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role As a Senior Meeting Administrator your primary role will be to take detailed notes at Child Protection conferences, assist the chair within the meeting and upload and distribute minutes and reports. There will also be other times where you will be required to assist the wider team with more general administrative duties such as dealing with emails, completing suitability checks and assisting with planning various meetings and panels. You will be a key member of the team, giving administrative support to social care workers with the purpose of improving the lives of children and families that we work with. This post is both challenging and rewarding and will give the successful applicant experience within a fast paced and dynamic environment and opportunities to develop their skills. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure Evidenced ability to thrive in a team setting, combined with the confidence to use initiative and work proactively within established processes Excellent communication and customer service skills, demonstrating professionalism, clarity, and diplomacy High level of minute taking skill, capturing detailed and complex discussions accurately and quickly using a laptop Strong digital capability with proficient use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Meetings cannot be recorded so taking detailed notes directly onto a laptop at complex meetings is a key requirement of this role. Please give evidence, with examples, of your laptop note taking experience Please outline your administration experience and skills that are relevant to this role Please list the skills and any qualifications you have that are relevant to this job. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08.03.2026 with interviews planned to take place virtually which will include 8 competency questions followed by a note taking test and should last approximately 60 minutes. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of 30,647 per annum for working 36 hours per week. We are looking to hire a new full-time Senior Meeting Administrator to join our Business Support Team within our Secretariat Team on a permanent basis. This role will be working from home for the majority of the time, but applicants will be required in the office periodically to attend training and meetings. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role As a Senior Meeting Administrator your primary role will be to take detailed notes at Child Protection conferences, assist the chair within the meeting and upload and distribute minutes and reports. There will also be other times where you will be required to assist the wider team with more general administrative duties such as dealing with emails, completing suitability checks and assisting with planning various meetings and panels. You will be a key member of the team, giving administrative support to social care workers with the purpose of improving the lives of children and families that we work with. This post is both challenging and rewarding and will give the successful applicant experience within a fast paced and dynamic environment and opportunities to develop their skills. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure Evidenced ability to thrive in a team setting, combined with the confidence to use initiative and work proactively within established processes Excellent communication and customer service skills, demonstrating professionalism, clarity, and diplomacy High level of minute taking skill, capturing detailed and complex discussions accurately and quickly using a laptop Strong digital capability with proficient use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Meetings cannot be recorded so taking detailed notes directly onto a laptop at complex meetings is a key requirement of this role. Please give evidence, with examples, of your laptop note taking experience Please outline your administration experience and skills that are relevant to this role Please list the skills and any qualifications you have that are relevant to this job. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08.03.2026 with interviews planned to take place virtually which will include 8 competency questions followed by a note taking test and should last approximately 60 minutes. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
