Recycling Manager
Salary: £45,042 - £51,870
Job Grade: Level 4, Zone 2
Work Location: Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, London, N17 9LJ with opportunity for home/remote working and alternative flexible working options are available/open to discussion
Hours per week: 36
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 24th September 2023, 23:59
Interviews to be held: TBC
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Employed by the London Borough of Camden the Recycling Manager will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs.
About the role
We now have an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of developing and improving re-use and recycling in north London. The position sits within the North London Waste Authority’s (NLWA’s) Strategy and Services team, managing the waste recycling services for more than 2 million people.
A key part of the job is to develop and implement a strategic framework which will improve the recycling performance of north London and to continuously improve the provision of re-use and recycling services through innovation and partnership working with the constituent Boroughs and service contractors which collect and process our materials.
You will be responsible for managing the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) contract for the transfer and processing of the Authority’s mixed dry recyclables (approximately 120,000t per annum) and to support the management and development of re-use and recycling arrangements delivered by LondonEnergy Limited and other contractors on behalf of the Authority.
Working with stakeholders including residents, constituent Boroughs, contractors and elected members is also an essential part of this post-holder’s responsibilities.
You will also have the opportunity to develop a strategic partnership with the constituent Boroughs to tackle the important issue of contamination of mixed dry recyclables and increase capture rates of all recyclable materials.
About You
If you have experience of managing large and complex service contracts (with an estimated annual value of £12 million per year), excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and experience of effective stakeholder management then you could be the person we are looking for.
It is also essential that you have a proven track record of procuring OJEU contracts in excess of £1 million, have an advanced understanding of legislation and statutory obligations in this field, and experience of demonstrating commitment and integrating equalities and valuing diversity principles in service delivery.
If you are able to work on your own initiative and also enjoy being part of a team, then this could be your next move.
For further information about the role please review the job profile
About NLWA
Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation, and communication in managing north London’s waste. We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse, and repair and promote effective recycling.
To help tackle the climate emergency and to prevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project.
Working for NLWA
The post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA’s office in Tottenham Hale but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark.
Working for Camden
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser:
http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10197521/file/document?inline
If you would like to have a further discussion about the role, please contact Michael Clarke, Head of Strategy and Services, Michael.Clarke@NLWA.gov.uk
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality, and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact George Petais at george.petais@nlwa.gov.uk