Assistant Project Manager

North London Waste Authority; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional waste management authority in London is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to manage small to medium-sized projects and engage with various stakeholders. This role requires at least two years of experience and a project management qualification. The ideal candidate will be passionate about environmental change and effective communication. Flexible working opportunities are provided, alongside an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Interest-free loans

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage a varied workload without supervision.
• Excellent understanding of communication and project tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish the scope on small-medium sized projects.
• Manage expectations of stakeholders.
• Deliver project communications and activities.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Recognised Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2, APM, Agile)

Job description

Salary: £44,579

Work Location: North London Waste Authority, Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, Tottenham Hale, London, N17 9LJ with remote working arrangements available

Hours per week: 36

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Wednesday 13th August 2025, 17:00

Interviews: TBC

About the role

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.

Are you confident managing projects and stakeholders? Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? This could be the role for you.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated project professional to join NLWA’s Portfolio Management team. You’ll be a valuable member of a team delivering corporate and project change activities across the organisation.

The postholder will be expected to establish the scope on small-medium sized projects and then deliver them to completion. This will involve managing expectations of a broad range of stakeholders to deliver effective change activities and embedding good project practices.

Using effective project management principles, you will be required to plan and deliver comms activity and projects across the organisation, working closely with officers working in the organisation and the seven north London boroughs to promote services and partners working on major projects.

We offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual to work on a wide range of projects.

Being a great taskmaster is what we are looking for, where no one day will be the same. Due to the breadth of change taking place at the Authority, you will also deliver digital, operational and property related projects.

Attention to detail is important where the postholder will be expected to administer project set up, regular support and management, and procurement exercises, ensuring compliance with Standing Orders and Statutory timescale. Other activities include supporting the production of project communications materials and presenting data in a clear and simple way.

About you

You will have experience of organising a high volume, varied workload without day-to-day supervision, along with an excellent understanding of the diverse range of communications and project tools and an ability to deliver within tight deadlines and to budget.

You will have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role and experience and knowledge of risk, delivery and project management disciplines. You will have a recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, Agile, etc) or be willing to work towards achieving this.

For more information regarding this role please refer to the job profile.

To view the Job Profile, click HERE or copy and paste the link into your browser:

http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11123076/file/document?inline

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile.

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 helptackle the climate emergencyandtoprevent 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.