Fortress Recruitment Services Ltd
About the North London Waste Authority (NLWA)
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) serves over two million residents across seven boroughs, with a clear mission — to preserve resources and protect the environment for future generations.
NLWA runs innovative communications and engagement campaigns that help residents reduce waste, recycle more effectively, and take meaningful action against the climate emergency. The Authority leads sustainability education programmes across schools and communities, while delivering the North London Heat and Power Project, which includes building the UK’s greenest Energy Recovery Facility and new, modern recycling infrastructure at Edmonton EcoPark.
All NLWA staff are employed by the London Borough of Camden, benefiting from Camden’s recruitment, pension, and HR policies.
Role Overview
Camden Council is seeking a proactive and organised Project Supervisor – Recycling to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of NLWA’s contamination reduction and recycling education initiatives.
The role involves supervising the recycling advisor team, managing project schedules, analysing engagement data, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of recycling programmes across North London.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the delivery of NLWA’s Contamination Reduction and Recycling Education Plan.
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Organise and supervise the Recycling Advisor team, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
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Collect, analyse, and present data (e.g. household engagement, service uptake, recycling behaviours) to inform decision-making.
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Coordinate the planning and execution of engagement campaigns, events, and communication activities.
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Liaise with internal teams such as Communications, IT, Operations, and external partners to ensure milestones are achieved.
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Prepare progress reports, updates, and summaries for senior management.
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Manage daily and weekly schedules to ensure delivery of project objectives.
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Support trials, pilots, and service evaluations, reporting outcomes and recommendations.
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Identify and escalate operational issues promptly, contributing to service improvements.
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Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade to support wider waste and recycling initiatives.
Essential Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in project coordination, environmental services, or waste management.
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Strong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage small teams.
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Data-driven approach — confident in monitoring progress and presenting findings.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Ability to work across multiple teams and meet project deadlines.
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Knowledge of recycling, contamination reduction, and sustainability initiatives desirable.
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IT-literate with experience using MS Office and reporting systems.
Key Attributes
✅ Proactive and organised with excellent attention to detail
✅ Passionate about sustainability and community engagement
✅ Strong communicator with collaborative leadership style
✅ Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills
✅ Reliable, motivated, and adaptable under pressure