Contract Controller

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Contract Controller

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Newbridge
Seafield
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Full time
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Posted 2 days ago
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JR30804

Job Details

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Salary: £27,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: based at Veolia Newbridge, with occasional working at Veolia Seafield & Veolia Dunfermline

About the Role

As a Contract Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of operational contracts by providing administrative, financial and customer support activities. Working closely with operational teams, customers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure services are delivered efficiently, data is accurate and business processes run smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a growing and evolving Contract Controls function.

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the delivery of key operational contracts by providing accurate administrative, financial and customer support activities.

  • Assisting with fleet management and related financial reports  

  • Acting as a key point of contact for customers, operational teams and internal stakeholders, ensuring queries are resolved efficiently and professionally.

  • Managing contract-related information, systems and documentation to ensure data accuracy, compliance and effective service delivery.

  • Producing reports, analysing information and identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and customer outcomes.

  • Creating  purchase orders, receiving Invoices and assisting with financial administration and contract controls activities in line with business requirements.

  • Assisting with and creating end of month reports.

  • Working closely with operational teams to coordinate activities, monitor performance and support the successful delivery of services.

  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify processes and enhance ways of working.

  • Building effective relationships across the business to support operational performance and customer satisfaction.

What we're looking for:

  • Experience working in an administrative, operational support, contract support or customer-focused environment.

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and data.

  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders.

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions.

  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

  • A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and continuously improve processes.

  • Experience of working with business systems, financial processes or contract administration would be advantageous.

  • Ability to pass DBS check

What we can offer you:

  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Access to our company pension scheme

  • Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service 

  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

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.

Rewards & Benefits

As well as great pay, being part of our team means you
can look forward to lots of benefits:

Holiday
Up to 25 days of paid holiday (plus bank holidays). With the option to buy additional leave, depending on the role.
Pension
An optional pension scheme that both you and Veolia can contribute towards
Discounts
The MyChoices employee discount scheme; for savings on a range of products and services from travel and grocery, to insurance and financial products
Cycle2Work
A Cycle2Work scheme that could save you tax and National Insurance when you buy a new bike to cycle to work
Volunteer Day
One paid day a year to volunteer with a local charity or cause of your choice
Share Scheme
Invest in Veolia's shares through our share scheme
Life Insurance
Life Insurance is provided to all Veolia staff (subject to age limitations). This benefit gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones are protected in the event of your death.
Employee Referrals
Refer friends or family to specific roles within Veolia and receive between £500 to £1,000 (terms and conditions apply)
Employee Assistance Programme
Our Employee Assistance Programme is there for 24/7 confidential support to deal with any problems, both inside and outside of work
Mental Health First Aiders
A community of over 230 mental health first aiders across the business
Virtual GP
Access to a virtual GP 24/7 for you and your immediate household
Physiotherapy
A physiotherapy service to help you when needed

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