Salary: upto £36'000 (dep. on experience) plus bonus package plus Veolia benefits
Location: Merton, Surrey, SM4 4AX
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00


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:

The Contract ECO Manager for SLWP will manage and develop the Education, Communications and Outreach function for the contract and ensure strategic project plans are delivered to meet objectives. You will work closely with the Area ECO Manager and the Officers to develop community engagement projects to change resident behaviours and improve recycling rates and will be responsible for the budget, timeline and quality of their delivery. You will also be the day to day point of contact for the client and site management team and have responsibility for the business as usual outputs of the team.

The Contract ECO Manager will identify good news stories and feed them to the regional digital and PR team, as well as working closely with this team to achieve regional and contract objectives. You will keep abreast of industry developments and build strong relationships with your client and colleagues at all levels across the contract.

You will drive the performance of the ECO Officers, coaching and mentoring them to improve their project planning, and community engagement approach, and support them in achieving their personal goals. If you love working with the community and leading on projects, this is the role for you.


What we're looking for:

• Project development and management - contributing to and executing strategies to support company objectives
  
• People and budget management - can be project-based rather than as a direct line manager
  
• Experience delivering behaviour change and/or community engagement techniques and analysing results
  
• Superb written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
  
• Experience of building strong stakeholder relationships and customer management
  
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field, or significant experience
  
• Understanding of PR, social media, social advertising and digital communications
  
• Understanding or experience of working with local authorities would be an advantage
  
• A full clean UK driving licence

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 known, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

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.