The Circular Economy Manager, will be at the forefront of advancing Virgin Media O2’s (VMO2) Better Connections Plan through dedicated focus on the circular economy pillar. The responsibilities will encompass steering the strategy and execution of projects and partnerships crucial to achieving our circularity targets. Moreover, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our commitments, showcasing leadership, and propelling the business towards the realization of a more circular business model.
In this role, collaboration is paramount as you lead efforts to enhance circular product propositions for both B2B and consumer sectors, raising awareness of VMO2 circular economy standing. Your role involves owning the partnership strategy, identifying organizations to support initiatives and amplifying public awareness of our pivotal role in advancing a circular economy. Additionally, you’ll champion the creation of internal and customer use cases for circularity, shaping our external narrative and developing impactful metrics to measure our contributions. Your multifaceted responsibilities position you as a driving force in shaping a sustainable and circular future for Virgin Media O2.
Who we are
The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK’s biggest companies too.
Diverse, high performing teams – jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.
Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can’t wait to see what you can do.
Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all
Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we’re working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.
The must haves
In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;
Previous experience supporting consumer-facing teams with proposition development or direct CVP experience
Previous experience in sustainability including some experience of circular economy programme
Excellent written and verbal communication and confident presenter and public speaker
Experienced managing multiple end to end projects at the same time
Partnership strategy and management experience
Excellent stakeholder management and experienced working in cross-functional/matrix teams
The other stuff we are looking for
We’d also love you to bring;
IEMA Associate (AIEMA) or Practitioner (PIEMA) and working towards full membership
Extensive experience in delivering or shaping circular economy programmes and initiatives
Creativity and idea generation experience
What’s in it for you
Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.
Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.
Next steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we’d love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include 2- stage process. .
When you apply, you’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we’ll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.
