Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Full time, Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

Salary
Competitive per annum plus bonus, company car/cash allowance, medical cover and pension

About the Role
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.

We are seeking an exceptional Portfolio Manager to lead Westminster's multi-million pound commercial operation, driving strategic growth whilst delivering environmental excellence across our prestigious London portfolio.

You will strategically manage and develop the Westminster Commercial Waste portfolio, ensuring alignment with Westminster City Council objectives. You will drive portfolio growth through comprehensive oversight of sales, customer experience, communications, and service delivery excellence. You will foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), local associations, and environmental organisations.

Key responsibilities include identifying and capitalising on business development opportunities whilst maintaining exemplary client satisfaction, providing expert consultancy on waste minimisation, environmental impact, and carbon footprint assessments. You will spearhead strategic, multi-million pound partnerships with key commercial clients and BIDs, driving innovative sustainability initiatives whilst fostering long-term growth and environmental excellence.

Additional duties include monitoring and reporting on sustainability key performance indicators such as waste diversion rates and recycling performance, leading and developing high-performing teams through effective coaching and training, ensuring departmental compliance with organisational policies, delivering budgeted revenues and profits, and collaborating with Credit Control to maintain healthy debt management and resolve invoice queries promptly.

What we offer:
- Eligible for an annual performance bonus
- Option to choose from a company car or car allowance
- Private medical cover
- 25 days of annual leave
- Access to our company pension scheme
- One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Experience
- Demonstrated experience leading large (10+ direct reports), high-stakes teams in fast-paced environments with proven ability to manage turnover while maintaining excellence
- Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience in delivering sustainability consultancy and guidance to commercial clients
- Experience in developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies
- Strong understanding of circular economy principles
- Budget setting and finance reporting
- Demonstrated ability to create and present sustainability reports and proposals
- Experience with managing and developing regional and key accounts
- Proven experience in carbon footprint calculations and analysis
- Excellent communication skills, oral, written and report writing
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
- Strong presentation skills and comfortable presenting in front of large groups

About you
- Committed to ecological transformation and sustainability
- Able to foster strategic partnerships and drive business growth
- Skilled in team leadership and development
- Proactive and solution-oriented with strong stakeholder management skills

Qualifications
Desirable qualifications and experience include:
- Experience working with Local Authority clients
- Experience working with Operational teams and subsequent Collection services (Municipal and/or Commercial)
- Relevant environmental/sustainability qualifications
- Track record of implementing successful waste minimisation programs
- Knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks
- Understanding of renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency measures
- Experience working with Echo (operational system), Salesforce (CRM) and PowerBi or equivalent platforms