Location
Civic Centre and other locations from time to time, Wembley.

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£53,607 - £56,646 p.a. inc. London weighting

About the Role
Lead the waste and recycling service to reduce waste, improve recycling and educate residents to participate in tackling climate change. This is your chance to be a driving force in the council’s climate and ecological emergency programme by leading on driving down waste, increasing reuse and recycling and promoting the circular economy. Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. Brent Council declared a climate and ecological emergency in 2019 and pledged to do all in its gift to achieve carbon neutrality in the borough by 2030. In 2021, the council’s Cabinet approved Brent’s Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy (2021-2030) which set out our objectives and areas of focus for tackling climate change, including a major focus on consumption, resources and waste. We are delighted to be temporarily recruiting for this hugely exciting role which will form part of an established Waste Management team. The postholder will be the Council’s lead advisor on all waste and recycling matters and lead on the development, implementation and management of the Council’s waste projects and waste education, communications and outreach programmes. This is an exciting time to work in Brent on the waste and recycling agenda. We are in the process of implementing food collection services across the whole of Brent. There are several reuse and circular economy projects getting underway in our ambitious Green Neighbourhoods Pilot areas. The postholder will manage Waste and Recycling Officers and work on ongoing waste and recycling communication and engagement programme. The postholder will work closely with our waste collections contractor; Veolia, West London Waste Disposal Authority, a range of council services and the community at large to help us achieve a major step change in the borough on the waste agenda.

Experience
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Waste and Recycling Manager to join our team temporarily during the maternity leave of our current manager. You will be experienced in leading, motivating and managing staff and services with multi-disciplinary teams, with the ability to explore innovative and creative means of delivering improved service outcomes.

About you
As the Waste and Recycling Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing waste management and recycling programs, ensuring compliance with Simpler Recycling. You will take the lead in managing food waste collection rollout to flats above shops and help with waste diversion from flats and communal properties to improve recycling in the borough. You will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders to develop waste reduction strategies, increase recycling rates and contribute to council's sustainability goals and objectives. You will also have excellent communication skills to be able to relate effectively to different stakeholders and audiences.

Qualifications
A relevant qualification in waste management or environmental science is desirable but not essential. A strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement is crucial.