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We work towards accelerating the decarbonisation of the waste we manage and the transition to a circular economy. Amid the current economic climate, we maintain focus on supporting and delivering on our stakeholder promise.

West London Waste is a small organisation with a close-knit, hardworking and high performing team. Our key values are Leadership, Empowerment, Agility, and Partnership. We are growing our team with innovative and proactive individuals who enjoy working a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and genuinely want to make a positive difference in our communities.

We look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV, a covering letter and a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (unless otherwise indicated) by email to recruit@westlondonwaste.gov.uk.


Current Vacancies

Head of Operations - Abbey Road (12 months FTC)

Location: Abbey Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, Abbey Rd, London NW10 7TJ

Salary: Up to £85k per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

Provide senior leadership and strategic oversight of WLWA’s flagship Abbey Road Reuse & Recycling Centre and Transfer Station. You will manage site performance, safety, compliance, budgets of up to £4m, and around 40 staff and contractors.

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Site Manager – Household Recycling & Reuse Centre and Waste Transfer Station

Location: West London

Salary: Up to £71,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Manager to lead operations at a key Household Recycling & Reuse Centre (HRRC) and small Waste Transfer Station (WTS) in West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader to oversee safe, efficient, and compliant site operations while driving high recycling performance and supporting innovation in reuse and sustainability. As Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a team of around 30–40 staff, ensuring that daily operations run smoothly, safely, and in line with environmental and health & safety regulations. You will oversee an operational and capital budget of approximately £3 million, ensuring value for money and continuous improvement across all site activities.

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Assistant Director – Borough Partnerships

Location: West Drayton, West London (Hybrid)

Salary: £95,000 to £119,000 (inclusive of London Weighting)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

Lead WLWA’s partnerships with six boroughs, as well as corporate Communications & PR and programme sustainability. You will build strong relationships, run working groups and steering boards, manage reputation and media handling, and coordinate sustainability programmes.

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Assistant Director – Governance (12 months FTC)

Location: West Drayton, West London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £82k per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

Provide interim leadership of WLWA’s corporate governance framework. You will oversee risk, audit, and compliance processes, manage the Governance & Systems team, and ensure statutory reporting, assurance, and strong governance practices are embedded across the Authority.

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We offer an excellent benefits package:

  • Parental leave and pay
  • Health screening
  • Wellbeing support
  • Employee assistance program
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Local Government sickness pay scheme