Principal Environment Improvement Manager

LARAC bookinglab Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading role in the Public Realm team requires a Principal Environmental Improvement Officer in London. This position focuses on managing projects that enhance waste management and cleanliness across the borough. Suitable candidates should have strong analytical skills and extensive knowledge in sustainable practices. Join this vital role to impact the community positively and support environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of sustainable waste management.
• Experience in managing contracts and monitoring for best value.
• Strong analytical skills for project development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects within the Public Realm Service.
• Manage budget and staff for a capable team.
• Support strategic planning for waste reduction and recycling initiatives.

Skills

Sustainable waste management

Analytical skills

Contract management

Data monitoring

Job description

London Borough of Newham

Job reference

4637

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Duration

Permanent

Location

Folkestone Road, London, E6 6BX

6 Jul 2025

About Us

Newham is one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,000 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London. There is an enormous amount of growth happening across the borough, with major regeneration programmes in Stratford, the Royal Docks, Custom House and Canning Town.

The Public Realm team are responsible for driving up recycling, preventing waste and helping improve the cleanliness of Newham’s streets and parks. This is an exciting time to join our team, to assist with the development of services to drive performance across the portfolio in the bid to tackle the climate emergency.

About the Job

We are looking to appoint a Principal Environmental Improvement Officer to join our team. You will lead and deliver a range of projects within the Public Realm Service delivered by yourself and other team members utilising established project management and programme governance processes. You will also support the Public Realm Leadership Team in implementing the strategy and policy to deliver our ambitious plans over the coming few years including the implementation of the new borough wide food waste service. You will be leading on the Communications workstream to deliver the borough wide service. The role will also support in the strategic planning of the engagement programme and communications plan to achieve a reduction in the production of waste, an increase in the reuse of products and recycling levels, a reduction in fly tipping and an improvement in the cleanliness and quality of public spaces within the borough. The post holder will have both budget and staff management responsibilities for a high functioning and capable team.

About You

You’ll have comprehensive knowledge, experience and commitment to sustainable waste management. You’ll have experience collaboratively managing contracts and monitoring data to deliver best value. We are looking for a candidate with the analytical skills to develop a range of projects to reduce waste, increase re-use and recycling and to manage these projects to successful completion.

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