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Salary: From £30'000 (dep. on experience) plus bonus package plus Veolia benefits

Location: Merton, Surrey, SM4 4AX

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

Please submit a max 1 page cover letter and max 2 page CV in order to apply.

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:

As the Contract ECO Manager for the South London Waste Partnership, you will lead the Education, Communications, and Outreach function to ensure strategic project plans are met. Your role involves developing community engagement initiatives aimed at transforming resident behaviours and enhancing recycling rates. You will manage the project budget, timelines, and quality, working closely with the Area ECO Manager and Officers.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and the site management team, overseeing the team's daily operations. Identifying and sharing positive news stories with the regional digital and PR team will also be part of your responsibilities, ensuring that regional and contract objectives are met. Staying updated on industry trends and fostering strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the contract will be crucial.

In addition, you will coach and mentor ECO Officers, driving their performance and supporting their professional development.

Join us and make a difference in your community by leading impactful projects that promote sustainability and environmental awareness. Apply today to become our next Contract ECO Manager for SLWP!

What we're looking for:

• Project Development and Management: Proven experience in contributing to and executing strategies that support company objectives.
  
• People and Budget Management: Experience in managing projects, including oversight of budgets and timelines, even if not in a direct line management capacity.
  
• Behavior Change and Community Engagement: Experience in implementing techniques that drive behavior change and community engagement, with the ability to analyze and report on outcomes.
  
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presentation capabilities.
  
• Stakeholder Relationships: Strong track record in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships and managing customer interactions.
  
• Digital Communications Proficiency: Understanding of PR, social media, social advertising, and digital communications.
  
• Local Authority Experience: Knowledge or experience in working with local authorities is advantageous.
  
• Educational Background: Degree-level education or equivalent in a relevant field, or significant related experience.
  
• Driving Licence: A full clean UK driving licence is required.
  

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.