Portfolio Management Lead

North London Waste Authority; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The North London Waste Authority seeks a dynamic Portfolio Management Lead to drive transformative waste management and sustainability programmes. This pivotal role involves overseeing complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to shape North London's waste future.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years

Flexible working opportunities

Interest-free loans

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-value programmes (£10m+).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies like PRINCE2.
• Experience in financial control and legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of programmes.
• Lead a high-performing Portfolio Management Office.
• Develop inclusive strategies and manage risks.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Control

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

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:Fixed term for 12 months (with potential for permanent position)
Closing date:Sunday 29 th June 2025, 23:55

Interviews: TBC

Employed by London Borough of Camden, thePortfolio Management Leadwill be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs that make up its membership.

About the role

Are you ready to lead transformative change in North London? We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic Portfolio Management Lead to join our Corporate Services Directorate. This pivotal role is at the heart of delivering high-impact programmes that benefit residents and shape the future of waste management and sustainability in the region.

As the Portfolio Management Lead, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of complex programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, political stakeholders, and private sector partners to drive change across multiple organisations, including NLWA, NLHPP, and London Energy Ltd.

You’ll lead a high-performing Portfolio Management Office (PMO), manage resources, and implement systematic methodologies such as PRINCE2 or APMQ to deliver change. Your work will span short-, mid-, and long-term priorities, requiring exceptional change management skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

This role is also about shaping the future—developing inclusive strategies, managing risk, and ensuring financial sustainability. You’ll champion equality, innovation, and collaboration, while embedding a culture of learning and empowerment across teams.

If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for public service, strategic planning, and programme delivery, we want to hear from you.

About You

You’re a strategic and results-driven leader with a strong background in managing complex change programmes and portfolios. With a degree or equivalent qualification, you bring deep knowledge of project management, procurement, financial control, and legal frameworks in a project environment.

You have a proven track record of delivering high-value (£10m+) programmes, developing business cases, and leading PMO functions from inception to completion. Your ability to simplify complex information, influence diverse stakeholders—including government and senior leadership—and navigate evolving policy landscapes sets you apart.

You’re collaborative, analytical, and solutions-focused, with excellent communication skills and a “can-do” attitude. You thrive in dynamic, politically motivated environments and are committed to innovation, continuous learning, and inclusive leadership.

For more information regarding this role please refer to 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 arebuilding the greenestEnergy Recovery Facilityin the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through theNorth 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
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Interest free loans
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

ClickHERE tosee full details of our benefits offered as part of the Camden Contract.

Additional information

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.

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.

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.

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, [e-mail] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3620
• Job Category Corporate Services
• Posting Date 06/17/2025, 08:43 AM
• Apply Before 06/29/2025, 10:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Berol House, London, N17 9LJ, GB