Transition Support Manager

Veolia; Seafield; On-site; GBP 35,000

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £35,000 per annum plus company vehicle and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: Seafield, Edinburgh and Dunfermline, Fife

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.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, 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
• Access to our people's 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Manage a small team of performance administrators and provide indirect management to the wider team to support transition requirements
• Plan and execute transition activities 3-6 months ahead, working closely with the contract manager
• Meet with clients, deputize for the manager when needed, and develop strategies to ensure timely transition
• Communicate across all levels of the business to manage tasks, highlight risks, and ensure deliverables are met
• Develop and produce regular reports on transition progress
• Maintain regular contact with customers, presenting a credible and professional image of Veolia
• Create or adapt processes to support smooth handback/transition, collaborating with clients to meet mutual needs

What we're looking for:

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desirable
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
• Strong administrative and project management competencies
• Performance management, effective delegation, and strategic planning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
• Proven experience in project assistance or similar role
• Knowledge of project management software, methodologies, and asset management (understanding of Water Industry advantageous)

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! 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 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.