Senior Project Manager

About the role
East London Waste Authority (ELWA) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior
Project Manager to join our passionate and friendly team.

ELWA is the authority responsible for waste treatment and disposal in four East
London boroughs. We are looking for the right individual to contribute to successfully providing East London’s waste management services now and in the future.

ELWA’s waste services are currently operated under one integrated contract which expires in December 2027 and we are now transforming the way in which these services will be delivered in the future. This is one of the first large scale waste PFI contracts to expire nationally so we will be leading the way to ensure the expiry process is managed successfully.

The role is well suited to a candidate with complex project management experience who is looking to gain valuable knowledge and skills in contract management and transition, ideally with good multi-tasking expertise and the ability to promote cohesion with our stakeholders through excellent communication skills. A background in or knowledge of the waste management industry would be advantageous but not essential as we will consider experience in related fields such as engineering or asset management.

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For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, contact James Kirkham, Contract Manager (07875 993664).

What we’re looking for

To deliver this role successfully, you will need the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience in a similar Project Managerial role, successfully delivering a number of projects whilst handling extensive data sets and detailed information to deadlines;
• Skills in consensus-building and partnership working across a number of organisations;
• The ability to work on your own initiative and multi-task is essential to achieve the results that will drive this vital project for the Authority;
• Knowledge of the waste management industry would be beneficial, exp
• Experience in related fields will be considered.

About us

Established in 1986, the East London Waste Authority (ELWA) is the statutory joint waste disposal authority for the London Boroughs of Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham. The boroughs have a combined population of around one million people living in over 400,000 households.

More information on ELWA’s governance can be found here: East London Waste Authority - Members

Working with our partner authorities, our long-term aims and objectives are to:
reduce waste generation; increase reuse and repair; improve local recycling and composting rates; and deliver new infrastructure solutions that will be cost-effective and support continuous improvement. We want to reduce the environmental impacts of waste, including the emission of greenhouse gases, and provide opportunities for local community benefits and regeneration.

Our promise to you

As an ELWA employee you’ll have access to high street savings, supermarkets,
cashback incentives travel and holiday discounts; discounts at restaurants and
cinemas; local, national, and seasonal offers; and a wide range of better-than-public deals through our Wider Wallet scheme.

You’ll also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, delivered by Health Assured. This offers a little extra support to manage life’s everyday challenges; both work and personal. The EAP is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provides free, impartial, confidential information and support to help you gain a better work-life balance.

Flexible working

ELWA has adopted a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, with up to four days of remote working per week.

Our Stratford base offers a bright, modern office facility in an exciting part of the city with excellent links to all of London and beyond and, more locally, plenty of
amenities and green spaces to enjoy.

Other key benefits include:
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

As a member of the LGPS you will get a pension paid to you when you retire as well as being entitled to other benefits such as life insurance cover, a pension for your family if you die whilst employed by the council, payments if you have to retire due to ill-health.

Diversity and Inclusivity

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services we deliver. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds including from the LGBTQ+ community, genders, ages, disabilities, faiths/beliefs and candidates from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Right to work in the UK

Please only apply if you have proof of the right to work in the UK.

How to apply and application process

Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria, to

Enquiries@EastLondonWaste.gov.uk.

Detail any employment or education gaps. Please ensure you put Senior Project Manager with your name in the subject line of the email.

Provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer.

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Friday 9 th February 2024.

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 19 th February 2024.