Head Of Growth & Development

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

We have a new opportunity for a Head of Growth & Development to join our team, working 37.5 per week.  The role has the possibility of hybrid working or can be based at any one of our national sites.

We are offering a competitive salary for this role with participation in an annual bonus scheme, and a car allowance, in addition to our great range of benefits.

The closing date for applications is 31st October 2025. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

About the Role

As Head of Growth & Development, you’ll be at the forefront of driving energy utilisation and developing innovative complementary infrastructure for our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to evolve and deliver Viridor’s development strategy.

This role is key to supporting customer growth and retention, working closely with the fuel supply team and engaging a wide range of stakeholders to align on and deliver strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the development and execution of long-term growth strategies for energy utilisation and infrastructure.

• Working cross-functionally with the fuel supply and commercial teams to enhance customer value and satisfaction.

• Developing innovative infrastructure solutions to support energy recovery and circular economy goals.

• Building and managing strategic relationships with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.

• Supporting strategic investment decisions and project delivery across Viridor Energy

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a strategic growth, development, or infrastructure role — ideally within the energy, environmental, or utilities sector.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.

• Strong track record in developing and delivering large-scale, strategic projects.

• A forward-thinking, commercially minded individual with a passion for sustainability and innovation.

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.   

How to apply

Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready!           

We are a Great Place to Work 

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What can we offer you?

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.