Risk & Assurance Manager

Risk & Assurance Manager


Salary: region of £56,000 depending on experience, plus car/allowance, bonus and other Veolia benefits
Location: Hybrid role with travel to sites nationally

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:

• Company Car or car cash allowance
• Bonus Scheme (up to 22.5%)
• 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
• Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

• Establish a strategic vision for the Landfill, Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), Agricultural Services, and Construction sectors within the Treatment business.
• Developing and enhancing the R&A team's capabilities to effectively support daily operations and guide the business toward achieving an Active Risk Culture.
• Leading the effective planning, support, and continuous improvement of both planned maintenance outages and construction projects.
• Involvement in the broader R&A improvement programme, where the team is responsible for developing and spearheading the implementation of initiatives.
• Conduct trend analysis and identify key risk areas across the Landfill, ERF, Agricultural Services, and Construction sectors, focusing specifically on the Technical and Construction aspects of the business.
• Drive consistency and implement improvements.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a Safety Advisor Role, ideally in waste management, construction and maintenance
• NEBOSH General Certificate. Or equivalent
• Auditing experience.
• The ability to influence key stakeholders on site.
• Someone motivated to be actively part of the improvement programme and implementation of this within operational sites
• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers.

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.