Do you see yourself in a graduate role?
Job Title - Graduate Compliance Assistant
Salary: £28,000 + 10% London weighting plus Veolia Benefits Package
Location: 210 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JY
Hours: 40 hours
Programme Duration: 2-year programme starting September 2026
Candidate shortlisting will take place in April 2026, with assessment days taking place in May 2026
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.
Through our Graduate Programme, you’ll help us to achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career we can be proud of. No matter what role you have, when you join us you can play a key role in achieving our vision, and we can make yours happen too.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
25 days of annual leave
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
Access to our company pension scheme
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
Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Graduate Programme;
Our comprehensive Graduate Programme offers hands-on experience working on strategic projects while developing essential personal and professional skills. You'll receive expert training from Veolia's People Development team through monthly sessions at our Kingswood (Cannock) office (travel required), giving you the confidence and capabilities to thrive in your future career.
You'll join our supportive graduate network and benefit from mentorship throughout your journey. At Veolia, we're committed to your long-term growth - our continuous development culture means this is just the beginning of your exciting career journey with us.
What you'll be doing;
Support internal project management and deployment and compliance of existing of future regulatory schemes such as Emissions Trading Schemes, Renewable Incentives (heat & electricity), Carbon Taxation and Energy Intensive Industries Exemption
Ensure all reporting deadlines for existing regulatory schemes are met. Support presentations and briefing of legislative policy to stakeholders (internal and external).
Reporting and analysis of current energy regulations - advise impact and compliance requirements
Maintain procedures required to ensure compliance of Government and market policy. Advise on the impact of regulation changes and assist in response to relevant consultations.
What we're looking for;
- Degree-level qualification in Environmental Management/Science/Engineering or other suitable STEM subject (to be achieved by September 2026)
- Data handling, analytical and reading comprehension skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Desirable; Knowledge of energy regulation, emissions trading schemes, emissions monitoring or carbon accounting
- Willingness to travel to training locations and UK wide sites as required
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
We reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
What's next?
Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation – all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we’ll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days.
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.
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