Operational Project Manager

Description:

Operational Project Manager (6 months FTC)

Salary: Competitive salary plus Veolia benefits

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Bristol, BS11 0YB

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

- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

Providing specialised project support to the Commercial business unit from an operational perspective. Supporting and taking on management responsibilities for a fixed term at the assigned site.

Providing continuity to existing business units, whilst accelerating change, and supporting performance.

Developing the operations team to deliver consistently strong operational and financial performance whilst maintaining high levels of customer service and maintaining team mental and physical wellbeing.

Day-to-day management of the operatives, staff and site based support to ensure site capability/capacity is improved.

Effectively leading teams whilst on projects, delivering on all aspects of the Commercial strategy in a safe and legally compliant manner, to maximise profitability, achieving operational excellence, delivering first class customer service and drive our business purpose.

Defining and establishing 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.

What we're looking for;

Transport CPC holder and IOSH Managing Safely.

Experience in managing and leading operational teams.

Previous experience of managing performance.

IT proficiency and ability to communicate effectively.

Previous experience in fleet management.

Project management experience.

Good business acumen and decision making skills.

A drive for continuous improvement.

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully