Risk & Assurance Sector Head job opportunity at Veolia.



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Veolia Risk & Assurance Sector Head
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loacation Cannock, United Kingdom
loacation Cannock....United Kingdom

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary : From £75,000 plus car/allowance, bonus, enhanced pension and private medical cover Location : National role with regular travel to customer sites, Cannock office and other UK Veolia sites. Are you an experienced Risk professional ready to lead exciting projects and drive continuous improvement for an organisation committed to Ecological Transformation?  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: - Access to our enhanced company pension scheme - 25 days holiday with opportunity to purchase additional holiday - Discounts on a range of well known retailers and such things as groceries - 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 Are you a strategic HSEQ and risk  professional ready to drive cultural change and operational excellence? Veolia is seeking an experienced Sector Head to become a key partner to our business leadership teams, championing our Active Risk strategy across Commercial and Municipal sectors. What you’ll be doing: As Sector Head - Risk & Assurance, you'll work directly with Managing Directors and their leadership teams to elevate performance across Quality, Health & Safety, Risk & Insurance, and Environment. This isn't a desk job - you'll be visible across sites, attending leadership meetings, customer engagements, and industry events as a strategic partner to the business. You'll lead the transformation from compliance  to proactive risk management, taking ownership of improvement projects from conception through implementation to drive innovation. Your practical, pragmatic approach will ensure our Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR) and systems like EcoOnline deliver real-world effectiveness. You will also: Lead and develop Risk & Assurance teams, balancing proactive improvements with reactive incident management Transform the culture  to 'Proactive' and then 'Active Risk' where everyone is thinking and managing all risks An integral part of Senior Leadership Teams to support the drive for growth and shape the priorities for the strategy Lead or participate in serious accident investigations and liaise with regulators  Provide strategic support for bids and acquisitions  Deliver monthly performance reports with trend analysis and lessons learned Drive the Active Risk strategy through collaboration and innovation This role offers the opportunity to shape risk culture, develop talent, and work at the intersection of strategy and operations. If you're ready to lead by example and drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you. What we’re looking for: Essential: Proven experience delivering change and improvement programs at senior level in an operational business Strong accident/incident investigation and risk management expertise, with strategic planning capabilities and practical implementation skills Ability to influence and work collaboratively with leadership teams, and the willingness to travel to sites and build strong team relationships NEBOSH Diploma & Lead Auditor qualification Desirable:  Quality Diploma & IEMA Environmental Management Apply now to become Veolia's next Sector Head - Risk & Assurance and help us build a safer, more sustainable future. What’s next? 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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