Environmental Improvement Manager

Environmental Improvement Manager London Borough of Newham - Waste & Recycling Team Role Details Job Title: Principal Environmental Improvement Manager Location: Newham (Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home) Contract Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday Contract Length: 3 - 6 months Pay Rate: £27.81 per hour (PAYE) £36.40 per hour (Umbrella) Adecco is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a highly capable Principal Environmental Improvement Manager to join their Waste and Recycling Team. Top Priorities for This Role We are specifically seeking a candidate who has: Strong experience or in‑depth knowledge of Waste, Recycling and Street Cleansing services. Proven ability to create and deliver communications and engagement content, including leaflets, website content, resident engagement and co‑production activities. Excellent report‑writing and presentation skills, with the ability to produce detailed reports, plans and presentations for senior management and Members. Role Details Job Title: Principal Environmental Improvement Manager Location: Newham (Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home) Contract Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday Contract Length: 3 - 6 months Pay Rate: £27.81 per hour (PAYE) £36.40 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities Apply robust project management methodologies to scope, develop, appraise, approve, implement and evaluate assigned projects. Oversee smaller projects delivered by team members, ensuring timely and cost‑effective delivery. Produce, maintain and regularly update all project and programme documentation. Identify and manage financial, material and human resources for project delivery; secure external funding where appropriate. Lead engagement teams or seasonal staff to deliver high‑quality stakeholder engagement across residents, businesses, officers, client and partner organisations. Develop targeted communications and behaviour‑change strategies to support improvements in waste, recycling, street cleansing and parks services. Support the development of Public Realm Services strategies in response to legislative or budgetary changes. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and technical waste management developments; advise senior managers and contribute to consultation responses. Conduct benchmarking, research and literature reviews; prepare reports and insights for senior officers and Members. Represent the client in regional working groups, including the East London Joint Waste and Resource Strategy and the East London Waste Prevention Programme. Support policy development relating to waste minimisation, recycling, reuse and street cleanliness. Identify service improvement opportunities, prepare business cases and implement approved solutions. Lead communication and engagement initiatives promoting sustainable waste management and community responsibility. Prepare Member briefings, Committee reports and strategic documents. Lead public consultations, workshops and stakeholder sessions. Develop procurement specifications and manage procurement processes linked to communication, engagement or project delivery. Handle enquiries and complaints from residents, Members and landlords professionally. Experience Required Significant project management experience. Experience managing project budgets, events or communication initiatives. Proven record of delivering high‑quality results within time and budget constraints. Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex and fast‑paced environment. Demonstrable experience developing business cases. Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce insightful, data‑driven recommendations. Skills & Abilities Excellent communication skills at all levels. Ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible messages. Proven supervisory and leadership capability. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational and workload management skills. Strategic awareness of how project outcomes align with wider organisational goals. Self‑motivated, proactive and able to work independently under pressure. Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking. Apply Now: If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply today. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will be in touch to discuss progressing your application to the client. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser