Work with Us
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.
Vacancies
Senior Project Manager- Waste & Circular Economy
Location: Hybrid/ West Drayton (1-2 days per week office attendance, and site visits)
Contract / Hours 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Up to £51,581 per annum
Deadline: 3 July 2026
The Opportunity
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.
SHEQ Manager (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)
Location: Primary base: Abbey Road HRRC, Park Royal, NW10 7TJ / Head Office: Unit 6, Britannia Court, The Green, West Drayton, UB7 7PN
Contract / Hours: Full‑time, 36 hours per week
Salary: P06
Deadline: 3 July 2026
Pattern: Minimum 3 days/week on operational sites (including unannounced visits) and 1 day/week at Head Office
Flexibility: Must be available to attend sites at short notice for incidents or inspections; occasional evening/weekend work
Reporting to: Director of Operations & Contracts
Budget: No direct budget; influences spend on training, equipment, corrective actions and audits
Travel / Driving: Full UK driving licence required (multi‑site role)
Role summary
The SHEQ Manager leads Authority‑wide coordination of safety, health, environmental and quality systems across HRRCs, waste transfer stations and corporate functions. Working with site teams, contractors and leaders, the role drives legal compliance, audits and assurance, training, and the shift to digital reporting, while championing a safe, inclusive culture aligned to WLWA values.
Acting as the Competent Person, the postholder engages with the HSE, Environment Agency and local regulators, builds and maintains ISO‑aligned management systems (45001, 14001, 9001), and supports incident investigation and continuous improvement. The role provides expert leadership without line management of site staff; operational accountability remains with line managers and legal accountability with the Managing Director and the Authority.
Managing Director
We are seeking to appoint a permanent Managing Director who will lead the Authority through its next phase.
The Opportunity
This is a role that sits at the centre of a system rather than at the top of a hierarchy. The Authority operates through a partnership of six boroughs, each with its own priorities, pressures and perspectives. Success is not driven by command and control. It is driven by alignment, influence and the ability to bring people together around a shared agenda.
As Managing Director, you will provide clear leadership to the organisation while working closely with borough leaders, Members and partners to shape a more integrated and forward-looking approach to waste management.
There is a strong foundation already in place. The opportunity now is to build on that platform, strengthening relationships, evolving the operating model and positioning the Authority as a leader in the transition towards a more circular, resource-focused system.
The Role
The Managing Director will lead a focused but highly influential organisation.
You will be responsible for:
- setting the strategic direction for the Authority, working closely with Members and partner boroughs
- strengthening relationships and establishing the Authority as a trusted, value-adding partner
- ensuring the organisation is structured and resourced to respond to future challenges
- maintaining strong operational performance across contracts, assets and services
- representing the Authority externally, building credibility across London and the wider sector.