Contracts Manager

Salary: Up to £48,000  per annum plus bonus, Car allowance and Veolia benefits

Location: Huddersfield

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 will you be doing?

• Understanding the customer drivers, markets, customer motivation and customer organisational structures

• Retention, talent management, upskilling, networking, motivation, drive performance, succession planning

• Meeting clients requirements on reporting, compliance, sustainability, communication and innovation.

• Identifying, leading, delivering and continuously improving projects

• Contract Lifecycle Management - Excellent time and resource management skills combined with optimising the contract management processes for greater efficiency

• Understanding what is an acceptable level of risk in the context of the contract, implementing a strategy to protect the business and reduce unnecessary risk

• Being on top of the terms and obligations of the contract and ensuring that companies complies with the contract terms, applicable laws and company policies

• A robust understanding of the financial model that underpins the contract; what drives cost; what drives profit; how do we exploit opportunity,

• Early identification of errors/issues which could lead to problems; devise mitigations where appropriate; timely and effective communication to business and client

• Use of software to help manage agreements, create visibility and successfully maintain obligations

• Accountability for the generation and delivery of the P&L.

• Responsible for the delivery of monthly client meetings and report generation. 

• Ensuring good communication is maintained between all stakeholders.

• Meeting clients requirements on reporting, compliance, sustainability, communication and innovation. 

• Responsible for all aspects of ensuring compliance with health and safety, ensuring Veolia's high values are maintained at all times.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in contract management, managing a P&L and all relevant cost centres

• Strong Health & Safety and compliance knowledge are essential (NEBOSH preferred).

• Commercially astute with experience of managing contracts, P&L accounts.

• Previous experience of asset and energy management would be beneficial.

• Exposure to managing a team of people at management or supervisory level is
  Essential.

• Driving licence essential and willingness to travel to sites in the region on a daily
  basis.

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 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! 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.

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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.