Senior Project Manager- Waste & Circular Economy (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Location: Hybrid/ West Drayton (1-2 days per week office attendance, and site visits)
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £51,581 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)
The Opportunity
At West London Waste Authority (WLWA) we aren't just managing waste disposal; we are transforming how our community across West London views resources. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
In this role, you will lead high-impact waste development and circular economy initiatives across a diverse partnership of six London boroughs. You will manage a delegated budget and oversee complex multi-stakeholder projects that directly shape the future of waste collection services and regional sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional passionate about driving real-world change and being able to provide expert waste legislation advisory support in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
-Project manage and coordinate multiple complex waste and recycling initiatives, ensuring they align with our business plan and the waste agendas for our borough partners.
-Assist the Head of Municipal Waste Development and the wider Development and Transformation team in forging long-term collaborations with our six borough partners, acting as a trusted programme lead and advisor.
-Support and steer the development of innovative collection service initiatives and pilots, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with best practices.
-Maintain full responsibility for the delegated project/programme budget and provide robust oversight for project-related contracts.
-Offer expert advice to both internal and external stakeholders, helping to navigate technical challenges and policy requirements.
-Provide direct line management to a Project Manager and offer project oversight/guidance to our Data Team, ensuring data-driven decision making across all workstreams.
Who You Are
-You have a proven track record in project and programme management; ideally within waste management, local government and infrastructure development.
-A natural connector: You have proven track records of managing stakeholders across diverse sectors- you can speak the language of both high-level policy makers and grassroots community organisers.
-You have experience in service transformation and a deep understanding of circular economy principles.
-You are comfortable with delegated budget responsibility and have experience managing third-party contracts.
-You are a supportive leader who enjoys developing direct reports and collaborating cross-functionallly with technical teams (such as data or developers).
-You thrive in an advisory capacity, providing clear direction and solving problems in real-time to keep initiatives on track.
Why Join Us?
-You will have a real impact from day one, and you will see your work in action every day. Your initiative will directly reduce waste and support the local community.
-This is a growth-focused role where you have the autonomy to support and manage circular economy models.
-You will be joining a team committed to a sustainable future, backed by a collaborative culture that values environmental stewardship and get to learn from a team with shared beliefs.
- You will have access to a flexible working environment, hybrid working, the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and ongoing personal development.
How to Apply
Ready to learn more. Please submit your CV, and we will send you a full overview of the job description.
Closing Date for Applications: 3rd July 2026