Job Description
Islington is a vibrant, diverse inner‑London borough with ambitious plans to become cleaner, greener and fairer for everyone who lives, works and visits here. Our streets, public spaces and environmental services play a vital role in delivering that ambition – from keeping neighbourhoods clean and safe, to supporting climate action, behaviour change and civic pride.
We are seeking an experienced and values‑led leader to join us as Assistant Director of Street Operations. This is a high‑profile and influential role, providing strategic and operational leadership for some of the council’s most visible services, including waste and recycling, street and estate cleansing, fly‑tip removal and graffiti management. You will lead large, complex operations with significant budgets and a sizeable workforce, ensuring services are safe, resilient, customer‑focused and delivering strong value for money.
As a senior leader within the Environment and Climate Change Directorate, you will play a central role in delivering Islington’s Greener and Healthier ambitions. You will embed sustainability, climate resilience and digital innovation into day‑to‑day operations, modernising services and improving outcomes for residents. You will also represent the council with credibility and confidence – working closely with councillors, communities, partners and regional bodies to shape policy, influence best practice and deliver borough‑wide transformation.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact at scale: leading services that operate 24/7, responding to incidents and emergencies, driving continuous improvement and setting the standard for environmental services in a dense, complex urban environment.
Our offer to you
We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:
* Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
* A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
* Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
* Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
* Excellent local government pension scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
* Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.