Head of Treatment Development

Head of Treatment Development

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits including car allowance, generous bonus and enhanced pension

Location: National role, with travel to our sites across the UK and office in the Midlands & London

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;

- 25 days of annual leave 

- 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 Head of Treatment Development is a senior-level role responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of new business opportunities within the Treatment arm of the business. Focusing on market expansion, customer acquisition and retention, and revenue growth through winning new Local Authority contracts, forging key partnerships, and implementing sales strategies to secure extensions to existing Local Authority Contracts and working closely with the Treatment Business Unit and other Veolia functions to undertake ongoing improvements to Veolia’s existing Treatment portfolio.

• Take ownership of a Treatment Development Growth strategy which facilitates a strategic and targeted approach to Development and aligns with Business Unit strategy. This includes management of a short, medium and long term pipeline incorporating bidding new opportunities, assisting with the mobilisation and stabilisation of new Contracts, extensions, and existing Contract development work. The Strategy will be undertaken in conjunction with the Municipal Development Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Treatment Business Unit.

• Oversee the work of the Treatment Development Team to ensure that growth is operationally and commercially sustainable, with risks mitigated, opportunities captured and that projects achieve their targeted measure of profitability as a minimum 

• Ensure Business Unit collaboration in order for clients to benefit from Veolia’s full offering  

• Represent Veolia at client meetings and industry gatherings

• Work with other Veolia functions to drive innovation including the design, delivery and assessment of trials and formation of business cases 

• Tracking industry trends, competitor moves, to help the team to identify new business development/growth activities

• To perform all duties with an assurance that the environment is compliant both in terms of Risks and Assurance and any future decision making ensures a continuation of this compliance.

What we're looking for;

• Experience of working in the Treatment Business Development Sector 

• Proven experience of large tendering processes and consistently winning / retaining new business

• Line management background with a history of leading by example

• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally

• Strategic thinker who is solution focussed and creative, with the ability to implement strategy and embed into a business.

• Skilled at building relationships and influencing at senior leadership level.

• Ability to innovate, be strategic and demonstrate value to our Customers.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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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.