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
Are you ready to lead a multi-million pound commercial operation and drive strategic growth while delivering environmental excellence? As Portfolio Manager for Westminster's Commercial Waste portfolio, you will strategically manage and develop the portfolio ensuring alignment with Westminster City Council objectives. You will oversee sales, customer experience, communications, and service delivery to foster portfolio growth and maintain exemplary client satisfaction.

You will build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders including Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), local associations, and environmental organisations. Your role includes providing expert consultancy on waste minimisation, environmental impact, and carbon footprint assessments.

Leading multi-million pound partnerships with commercial clients and BIDs, you will drive innovative sustainability initiatives that promote long-term growth and environmental excellence. You will monitor and report on sustainability KPIs such as waste diversion rates and recycling performance.

As a leader, you will develop high-performing teams through coaching and professional development, ensure compliance with organisational policies, deliver budgeted revenues and profits, and collaborate with Credit Control to maintain healthy debt management and resolve invoice queries promptly.

Veolia is committed to ecological transformation and working alongside communities to create a better environment and inclusive culture. Join us to make a meaningful difference for generations to come.

Experience
- Proven leadership of large teams (10+ direct reports) in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance
- Experience delivering sustainability consultancy and guidance to commercial clients
- Expertise in developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies
- Strong understanding of circular economy principles
- Budget setting and financial reporting experience
- Ability to create and present sustainability reports and proposals
- Experience managing and developing regional and key accounts
- Proficient in carbon footprint calculations and analysis
- Excellent oral, written, and report writing skills
- Strong influencing, negotiating, and presentation skills

About you
- Strategic thinker with a passion for environmental sustainability
- Skilled in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Motivated to drive growth while maintaining environmental excellence
- Comfortable leading and developing teams
- Adaptable and collaborative in a dynamic environment

Qualifications
- Relevant environmental or sustainability qualifications are desirable
- Experience working with Local Authority clients is advantageous
- Familiarity with operational teams and collection services (Municipal and/or Commercial) is a plus
- Knowledge of ESG frameworks and renewable energy solutions is beneficial
- Experience with Echo (operational system), Salesforce (CRM), and PowerBi or equivalent platforms is desirable