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Salary: £31,200 per annum plus 15% annual bonus and car allowance and other Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - work from home and office in Cannock. Some travel to client sites may be required.

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.

As a Commercial Transition Assistant you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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 plus bank holidays

Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000

Access to our company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

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

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing;

Assisting in the development and management of contract business improvement including the identification of target projects and emergent equipment and innovative technologies required to improve existing and service new business.

Supporting the BD team during tenders and the mobilisation manager/operations management in mobilising and demobilising industrial contracts.

Supporting role in innovation and business improvement strategy direction and management on waste water and energy UK account.

Support projects to achieve budgeted sales growth in revenue and integrated operating margin on sector accounts and to work closely with the sector managers to develop and improve the integrated profitability and effectiveness of the sector contract portfolio.

Supporting the Commercial & Transition Manager in working closely with the sector General Managers in the planning and development of continuous improvement strategy for customers, Situation Target Proposals or change requests, implementation schedule/plans and detailed improvement proposals.

To promote operational excellence in the eyes of customers and the principles of added value through the application of lean six sigma management techniques and best practice.

To ensure safe systems of work are provided for all Veolia clients, employees and third parties for all improvement projects on sector contracts.

Support in the development of contract bespoke commercial and operational procedures when required.

Support in the development of formal working processes with Veolia procurement to lead pre-qualification, market testing and subcontracting of activities.

Support in the development of bespoke contract management tools for monitoring and reporting performance and innovation. Working with the Commercial & Transition Manager and procurement to write third party subcontracts and commercially negotiate with third parties.

What we're looking for;

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English or equivalent

A good record of internal and external relationship building and experience in managing performance against targets

Experience of customer contact and relationships at all levels

Analytical and good eye for detail

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Commitment and drive to improve standards

Good project management skills

Good presentation skills

Developing leadership skills

Driving Licence essential

Desirable:

Experience of working in a contracting environment within an industrial water/energy/waste setting

Degree qualified/ Chartered Management Institute Qualification (CMI)

APM Project Management Qualification

Autonomous project management experience

What's next?

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

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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 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