Total 2 PR / Media / Communications job vacancies in Norton Canes, WS11 9SE

Specialist Proposal Writer - Energy



Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits, bonus scheme and company car

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire / flexible



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 company pension scheme
  
• 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
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What will you be doing?



As a Senior Proposal Writer, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating, developing and crafting compelling and persuasive bid proposals and tender documents for our high-value strategic opportunities across key customer target sectors.

• Lead the writing and development of complex, high-value proposals
  
• Analyse RFPs (Request for Proposals) and other documents
  
• Develop win strategies and themes in collaboration with business development teams
  
• Create compelling executive summaries and other key proposal sections
  
• Ensure compliance with all RFP requirements and guidelines
  
• Mentor and guide each bid team and members involved in the bid being worked on
  
• Coordinate and interview subject matter experts, technical teams, operations and other contributors
  
• Manage proposal timelines and delegate tasks to team members
  
• Lead robust proposal review sessions and incorporate feedback
  
• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and style across all proposal documents
  
• Perform thorough editing and proofreading of proposal content
  
• Implement and maintain proposal best practices and quality standards
  
• Contribute to go/no-go decision-making processes
  
• Provide insights on competitive positioning and differentiators
  
• Suggest innovative approaches to proposal development and presentation
  
• Participate in client meetings and presentations as needed
  
• Direct the gathering of customer intelligence to inform proposal strategies
  
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in proposal writing
  
• Direct the development and refinement of proposal processes, content enhancement and templates
  
• Lead post-submission reviews and lessons-learned sessions with customers and internally
  

What are we looking for?

• Strong understanding of water treatment, energy systems, or facilities management principles
  
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices
  
• In-depth learned knowledge of relevant technologies and innovations in the field
  
• Will have previously worked in an engineering, construction or prime contractor environment
  
• Proficiency in technical writing, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly without supervision
  
• 7-10 years of experience in technical writing in the water, energy, or facilities management sectors
  
• Proven track record of successful proposal writing and bid wins
  
• Familiarity with government contracting processes and requirements
  
• Proven experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
  
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams (engineers, subject matter experts, sales teams)
  

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.

Senior Communication and Outreach (ECO) Manager - Treatment



Salary - Competitive plus annual performance bonus and car allowance

Location - Flexible and hybrid working, ideally based Midlands or North of England with regular travel to sites across North and Midlands and more occasional travel to Southern England, including London.





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 a highly proactive and dynamic Senior Communications and Outreach (ECO) Manager to support the business strategy through the implementation of high quality strategic communication, education and outreach approaches for our Local Authority customers.



The Senior ECO Manager will be part of the Strategic oversight team for the UK wide ECO function and will support the Head of ECO UK in developing and implementing overall team strategy, working in close collaboration with all members of the Strategic oversight team. If you're ready to make a significant impact and shape the future, this exciting opportunity is for you.





What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave.
  
• Access to our company pension scheme.
  
• 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.
  
• One paid day every year to volunteer and support your community.
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.
  

What will you be doing?

• The Senior ECO Manager will have line management responsibility for Area ECO Managers working directly with our Local Authority customers to help embed sustainable waste behaviours in communities.
  
• You will support ten or more major contracts across the UK.
  
• Assist in the development of overall team strategy and development approaches and ensure effective delivery through the teams.
  
• Play a significant role in the development and delivery of campaigns, projects and events that run across ECO UK team, for example Orchards, Sustainability Fund, StreetKind and internal conferences.
  
• Support the culture of innovation and improvement within the regional comms team by way of example and influence.
  
• Ensure effective communication and support to external customers through the ECO teams.
  
• Support the implementation of media and content strategy across the BU. Manage and measure good news stories that are identified through the contracts and ensure they are channelled through the appropriate internal and external outlets.
  
• Build effective internal and external relationships to amplify Veolia's wider corporate agenda where relevant.
  

What are we looking for?

• Expertise in shaping strategic communication plans that deliver measurable behavioural outcomes and reflect client ambitions.
  
• Experience in delivering campaigns as well as the ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  
• Experience of leading teams to build performance
  
• Experience of influencing across a large matrixed environment.
  
• Expertise across the communication mix and experience of content production across multiple formats including digital.
  
• Superb written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, persuasion, negotiation and conflict management.
  
• Customer and stakeholder management at a senior level.
  
• Expertise in interpreting operational practices, technology and processes to communicate sustainability to a range of audiences and act as 'critical friend' to Area ECO Managers when needed.
  

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.