In this episode, Hayley Oates, one of Veolia's financial controllers, pulls back the curtain on the dynamic world of finance. From managing cash flow to price and variance analysis, Hayley discusses how her team works collaboratively with their operations team to support the smooth running of the contract. Hayley also shares her career journey, from struggling with exams to finding her passion in an ever-changing industry. Tune in to learn more about the crucial supporting role finance plays in driving ecological transformation.

To mark Veolia's Inclusion Week, we are bringing you a special edition of Our People Podcast. This episode features a candid conversation with John Riddock, Cost/Financial Engineer, and his manager, Kenny Orr, Regional Manager for Scotland as we shine a spotlight on the power of inclusion and the importance of creating an inclusive workplace environment.

In his mid-30s, John was diagnosed with an eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa, resulting in vision loss and blindness. Throughout this episode, we navigate the power of open communication, the significance of making small accommodations and how embracing diversity strengthens our workforce.

Tune in to hear John’s story and gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of inclusion.

Drop your anchor and meet us shoreside as we bring you the latest episode of Our People Podcast. In this episode, Beth chats with Glenn Privett, Operations Manager for Marchwood Marine and Transfer Station. With the number of cruise ships docking at Southampton increasing year on year, Glenn and his team work hard to remove, dispose and recycle the waste for Veolia’s maritime customers. Tune in to hear more about the diverse and complex nature of Glenn’s work, and how this all links back to our purpose of ecological transformation.

In this episode, Beth speaks to Thomas McCrae, our Operations Manager at South East London Combined Heat and Power (SELCHP) energy recovery facility (ERF). Thomas demystifies the energy from waste process and explains some of the innovative projects that his site supports. With ecological transformation at the heart of Thomas' day to day activities, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode, Beth speaks to Eleanor Murray, our Education, Communication and Outreach Manager. Eleanor and her team work to develop educational programs that bring the community together to increase recycling and reduce waste. From delivering talks to local school children about how we can protect the planet to providing tours of our recycling facility, Eleanor shares inspiring examples of ecological transformation in action.

In this episode, Beth speaks to Tony Barral, Regional Fleet Manager. Tony oversees the fleet across Veolia, ensuring that the vehicles are safe, compliant and ultimately stay on the road. With the successful rollout of alternative fuels and electrification of fleets across different contracts, he explains how embedded the fleet team is in achieving our purpose of ecological transformation. Discussing his journey starting as an apprentice, Tony passionately supports self-development, upskilling and the evolution of skills in his team.

In this episode, Beth speaks to Stuart Elliot, the Head of Local Sales for the South. Stuart leads a team of five managers and 41 area sales executives, all passionate about ecological transformation. They discuss the importance of understanding client needs and finding the right solutions to exceed them. Stuart shares his journey into the waste industry and his commitment to making a difference through ecological transformation. He emphasises the values of communication, transparency, and inclusion within his team.

We're celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. At Veolia, apprentices play a key role in every part of our business, helping to drive us towards our purpose of ecological transformation. For this special bonus episode, Beth meets Chloe Bagnall and Gabriel Casey, two Veolia apprentices currently learning on the job. Chloe is an Apprentice Customer Experience Advisor, and Gabriel is a Chemist Apprentice. In this special podcast episode, listen to Beth discuss with our guests their experiences and reasons for choosing apprenticeships.