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Portfolio Manager (Municipal Waste)



Salary: Competitive per annum plus bonus, company car/cash allowance, medical cover and pension

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

Location: Westminster, 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.



What we can offer you;

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
  
• Option to choose from a company car or car allowance
  
• Private medical cover
  
• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• 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 you'll be doing;



We are seeking an exceptional Portfolio Manager to lead Westminster's multi-million pound commercial operation, driving strategic growth whilst delivering environmental excellence across our prestigious London portfolio.

• Strategically manage and develop Westminster Commercial Waste portfolio, ensuring alignment with Westminster City Council objectives.
  
• Drive portfolio growth through comprehensive oversight of sales, customer experience, communications, and service delivery excellence.
  
• Foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), local associations, and environmental organisations.
  
• Identify and capitalise on business development opportunities whilst maintaining exemplary client satisfaction.
  
• Provide expert consultancy on waste minimisation, environmental impact, and carbon footprint assessments.
  
• Spearhead strategic, multi-million pound partnerships with key commercial clients and Business Improvement Districts, driving innovative sustainability initiatives whilst fostering long-term growth and environmental excellence.
  
• Monitor and report on sustainability key performance indicators, including waste diversion rates and recycling performance.
  
• Lead and develop high-performing teams through effective coaching, training, and professional development.
  
• Ensure departmental compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
  
• Deliver budgeted revenues and profits whilst implementing growth strategies.
  
• Collaborate with Credit Control to maintain healthy debt management and resolve invoice queries promptly.
  

What we're looking for;



Essential:

• Demonstrated experience leading large (10+ direct reports), high-stakes teams in fast-paced environments with proven ability to manage turnover while maintaining excellence
  
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
  
• Experience in delivering sustainability consultancy and guidance to commercial clients.
  
• Experience in developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies
  
• Strong understanding of circular economy principles.
  
• Budget setting and finance reporting
  
• Demonstrated ability to create and present sustainability reports and proposals.
  
• Experience with managing and developing regional and key accounts.
  
• Proven experience in carbon footprint calculations and analysis
  
• Experience in developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies
  
• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and report writing
  
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
  
• Strong presentation skills and comfortable presenting in front of large groups of people
  

Desirable:

• Experience in working with Local Authority clients
  
• Experience in working with Operational teams and subsequent Collection services (Municipal and/or Commercial)
  
• Relevant environmental/sustainability qualifications
  
• Track record of implementing successful waste minimisation programs
  
• Knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks
  
• Understanding of renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency measures
  
• Experience working with Echo (operational system), Salesforce (CRM) and PowerBi or equivalent platforms
  

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.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





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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.

Join us a G7 Portfolio Manager for our client the Home Office.

At Peregrine, were always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.

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Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for over 60 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson are currently looking to recruit a Property Portfolio Manager in a new and important role in our Group Function.

The Property Portfolio Manager role offers both variety and scope for development. Working with the Executive Committee, Divisional Business Units and other internal and external stakeholders, the key elements of the role are as follows:

• Oversight of the appointment and performance of our panel of Managing Agents and setting up Resident Management Companies (RMCs).
• Optimisation of the assets owned / controlled by Crest, including divesting of them to other organisations or residents as appropriate.
• Ensuring Crest complies with its duties under the Building Safety Act (BSA), including undertaking the Role of Building Safety Director on a small portfolio of High-Risk Buildings (as defined under the BSA).
• To ensure Crest employees and stakeholders have sufficient information, training and oversight to achieve regulatory compliance and meet our obligations to customers.
• Maintaining good knowledge of associated legislation and the practical implementation of it, including maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, institutions, experts and regulators.

The location of this role is flexible with remote/hybrid working. It will require regular attendance at Head Office in Addlestone, Divisional offices and on site at the location of the portfolio of buildings. Applicants are invited from all locations within the Crest operating area.

Experience required:

• Preferably have a minimum of 5 year’s experience at a leading Managing Agent with Developer clients, and have a working knowledge of the housebuilding industry and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to fire safety;
• Understand the role and requirements of RMC Directors and the ongoing instructions required by the managing agent
• Have excellent organisational skills and creativity to devise streamlined processes, with capacity to manage a large number of RMCs
• Good spreadsheet management and reporting
• An ability to identify challenges, seek solutions and influence others
• Comprehensive IT skills.

The Company

Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities.

We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings. Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive.

As an employer of choice, we offer an extensive range of benefits, to include:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Car Allowance
• Private pension
• Private healthcare and cash plan options
• 25 days' annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share save scheme
• Gym membership discounts

We are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under ‘Recruitment Privacy Policy'.

Company Overview:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, Singapore, and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through multiple liquid global hedge fund disciplines.  Our broad mandate allows us to trade across global markets and instruments, with a strong focus on alpha generation for our clients.

Requirements

The Role:

Caxton Associates is seeking experienced Portfolio Managers across a range of strategies; including but not limited to:

• Discretionary Macro
• Emerging Markets Macro
• Equity Long/Short
• Event-Driven
• Fixed Income Relative Value
• Medium-Frequency Systematic
• Commodities

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a significant capital allocation, implementing rigorous risk management, and contributing to our collaborative, research-driven environment.  Within our organization, we place a high value on collaboration, promoting regular and ongoing discussions about global macroeconomic trends, geopolitical developments, and the evolution of financial markets.  We seek out professionals who can generate unique insights within their investment universe, contribute to the firm’s broader strategic outlook, and leverage collective knowledge to generate alpha.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a significant capital allocation by creating, executing, and monitoring an alpha-driven investment strategy.
• Construct portfolios designed to generate asymmetric returns with minimal correlation to traditional capital markets by identifying and capitalizing on variant market views.
• Implement robust risk management, continuously assessing the merits of all positions and investment theses.
• Collaborate effectively within a global team environment, learning from and adding value to collective insights and expertise.
• Ensure strict compliance with all industry regulations and internal risk controls.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in portfolio management, demonstrated by strong investment acumen and a Sharpe Ratio greater than 1.5.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing capital preferably within a hedge fund.
• The capacity to thrive in a highly collaborative global team, with a strong desire to learn from and alongside other investors.
• Unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Exceptional decision-making abilities, with the capability to perform under pressure and adapt to evolving market conditions.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit:

• Your CV.
• A detailed

A selective US investment manager renowned for its disciplined investment culture and top-tier performance, is expanding its presence into Europe. As part of this strategic build-out, the firm is seeking an exceptional High Yield Portfolio Manager to join its London office.

This is a rare opportunity to take the lead on European credit coverage for the platform, running a long/short mandate with a primary focus on High Yield names and the flexibility to move across the capital structure when opportunity arises. Backed by the firm’s deep resources, robust infrastructure, and global network, you will have the autonomy to shape and execute your strategy while working closely with colleagues across regions.

The ideal candidate will either have established portfolio management experience or a clearly attributable track record that demonstrates their ability to generate alpha. We are looking for high-calibre individuals from leading credit hedge funds, other top-tier buyside institutions, or High Yield desks on the sell-side. You will bring a strong analytical skill set, deep issuer knowledge, and a proven ability to identify, structure, and execute high-conviction trades, while managing risk within a disciplined framework.

For the right candidate, this role offers a high degree of independence, significant upside potential, and the chance to be a key part of building the fund’s European footprint from the ground up.

• Manage and optimize a portfolio of commercial and residential properties.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for property asset management.
• Oversee tenant acquisition, lease negotiations, and renewals.
• Manage property budgets, including operating expenses and capital expenditures.
• Ensure proactive property maintenance and service delivery.
• Conduct regular property inspections and performance reviews.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for portfolio growth.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on portfolio performance.

• Develop and manage the overall infrastructure project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Oversee the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of major capital projects.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively, identifying and mitigating risks proactively.
• Establish and implement robust project management methodologies and standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to project managers and project teams.
• Monitor portfolio performance, track key milestones, and report on progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide guidance on best practices.
• Identify and manage dependencies and interdependencies across projects within the portfolio.
• Ensure that all projects adhere to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Manage change requests and scope creep effectively.
• Contribute to the development of long-term infrastructure planning and strategy.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience (7+ years) in portfolio or program management, with a strong focus on infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale capital projects from inception to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of project management principles, methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP), and tools.
• Experience in contract negotiation and management with suppliers and contractors.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and financial forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, issues, and changes effectively.
• Proficiency in project portfolio management (PPM) software.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with essential office collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and a strong understanding of the infrastructure sector.