General Manager

Description:

Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus + Company Car / Allowance

Location: Sheffield

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

Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

Direct management of collections and wasteflow through Sheffield facilities, managing internal and external operational sites supporting the Integrated Waste Contract, this includes Collections and Household Waste Recycling Sites.

Be responsible for full Profit and Loss for a multimillion pound contract, work closely with Regional Director and General Managers to maximize financial growth, and support tenders, pricing, and procurement activities.

Lead, motivate, and support development and succession plans for 4 direct reports and over 250 indirect reports, including staff development and performance management across operational management.

Serve as the main point of contact for the client, manage client requirements and reporting, ensure high-quality service delivery in line with contract specifications, and monitor operational KPI's.

Ensure Health and Safety, Environmental and legal compliance are kept to an exceptional standard for all aspects of operations, with direct operational responsibility for 1 Main Office, 1 Service Centre, and 6 HWRCs.

Make day-to-day decisions and contribute to long-term strategic decisions in collaboration with the Director, identify opportunities for business growth and service development, and support the wider business plan.

Communicate and align with multiple stakeholders up to Executive Committee level, demonstrate strong influencing and negotiating skills with Trade Unions, internal directors, and external customers, and liaise with internal customers across Treatment and Municipal areas.

What we're looking for:

Excellent knowledge of complex private finance initiatives Contracts or similar, with strong commercial awareness and advanced financial management capabilities to drive profitability.

Ability to think strategically, contribute to long-term business planning, identify innovation opportunities, and keep abreast of political and commercial developments in the waste industry.

Strong negotiating skills, ability to manage relationships with Local Authorities, clients, Trade Unions, and internal stakeholders, with significant industrial relations experience.

Expert-level communication skills to align multiple stakeholders up to Executive Committee level, lead by example, and manage performance across large teams.

Significant experience in the Waste Industry, understanding of Environmental regulations, and experience working with Municipal and PFI contracts to manage complex operational requirements.

Advanced capability in making informed decisions based on risk profiles, identifying operational efficiencies, and driving continuous improvement and process innovation across all operations.
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