Senior Strategy Lead - Commercial

Salary: Competitive plus car/allowance and bonus

Location: The role is hybrid based with regular travel to our Cannock office and UK sites.

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:

Veolia is seeking an exceptional leader to drive our Commercial strategy and position us as champions of ecological transformation.

In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of our Commercial innovation strategy, managing a dedicated team focused on meeting decarbonisation, de-pollution, and resource management aspirations. You will drive the Commercial Strategy within the Commercial Business Unit, working closely with Heads of Operations and coordinating Infrastructure & Acquisitions.

This role requires a strong and credible influencer at C-suite level who can challenge orthodox thinking, facilitate debate, and deliver sustainability-led conversations that position Veolia as leaders of ecological transformation. You will represent Veolia as a cross-functional senior innovation lead, building strong customer partnerships and driving perception change in the market

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across strategy and innovation functions (3-8 direct reports)

• Drive commercial innovation strategy through innovative solutions and disruptive thinking across the Commercial business unit, engaging with key senior stakeholders and external support functions to ensure a streamlined and successful solutions. 

• Manage strategic projects and programs, ensuring alignment with overall Commercial strategy

• Build strong relationships with customers and senior stakeholders, establishing trusted partnerships

• Identify commercial and environmental innovation opportunities, creating value-creation opportunities

• Deliver projects supporting Net Zero and decarbonisation journeys for Veolia and customers

• Develop commercial offerings contributing to customers' sustainability targets

• Partner with academic institutions and research partners to advance knowledge

• Champion Veolia's values and purpose across the organisation and industry.

Join Veolia and become an ambassador for sustainability and innovation, leading strategic conversations that drive our vision as leaders of ecological transformation. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable innovation while building market-leading solutions that secure new contracts and support the transition to a circular economy.

What we're looking for:

Essential

• Experienced leader withinn the Waste industry/environmental sector demonstrable track record of leading high-performance, cross-functional teams, with significant experience leading transformation and change

• Strategic thinker who is solution-focused and creative, with ability to implement and embed strategy

• Ability to build relationships and influence at senior leadership level, with extensive experience leading across large matrixed environments

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines, with high levels of commercial acumen and be able to work with a high level of autonomy.

• Exceptional analytical skills for identifying challenges and providing long-term strategic insights

• High levels of industry knowledge and commercial acumen, with in-depth understanding of Ecological Transformation

• IOSH Managing Safely certification

• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience

Desirable

• Subject relevant degree.

• Knowledge of PRINCE2 (or similar) Project Management Methods

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (or similar) Methods.

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.