Assistant Project Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job description

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Job Description

Salary: £44,579 - £50,706
Work Location: North London Waste Authority, Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, Tottenham Hale, London, N17 9LJ

Hours per week: 36
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 20th April 2025, 23:55

Interviews: Will be held via a panel interview, dates to be confirmed

Employed by London Borough of Camden, the Assistant Project Manager will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs that make up its membership. You will be supporting the North London Heat and Power Project.

About the role

This role supports various projects, including the North London Heat and Power Project, by providing effective project management, risk, delivery, and governance support. The role involves establishing and completing small to medium-sized projects, managing stakeholder expectations, and handling unplanned activities using project management principles.

The postholder will design solutions for project management and technical requirements, including leading on complex risk matters. Innovation and strategy development are key, with contributions expected through research and data use.

Attention to detail is crucial, as the postholder will administer project procurement exercises, ensuring compliance with Standing Orders and statutory timescales. Other activities include supporting the production of project communications materials, updating the project website, and proposing amendments and draft changes. Additionally, the postholder will create, document, communicate, and embed fit-for-purpose processes and systems.

About you

You will have experience in effective planning and scheduling of project or programme activities. This requires strong communication skills to influence and negotiate change requirements with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, you should have knowledge of project management principles and processes, including the use of software solutions to meet work requirements. Interpreting a range of information and data is crucial for making data-driven decisions.

You should be adept at producing reports and other documents and using evidence to solve challenging day-to-day problems. Competency in IT software is essential to achieve the role's aims. Innovation in your approach to work and problem-solving is important, as is maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Demonstrable experience in supporting project delivery and risk management is required. Establishing governance for internal meetings and ensuring that change delivery progresses according to time, cost, and quality standards are key responsibilities.

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About North London Waste Authority (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 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.

What we Offer

At North London Waste Authority, you will receive a host of benefits offered as part of the Camden contract including:

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Interest free loans
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

Click HERE to see full details of our benefits offered as part of the Camden Contract.

Inclusion and Diversity

We value and celebrate difference and encourage diversity in all respects. Our diverse workforce ensures we represent our communities to the best of our ability and enables us to make better decisions. Because of this, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other non-white ethnicities, those who identify as LGBT+, neurodiverse and disabled people.

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 us on 020 7974 6655, at [e-mail] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.