Principal Environment Improvement Manager

Environment Improvement Manager
£52,194 - £55,323 per annum
Folkestone Road Depot, E6

About Us

Newham is one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,000 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London. There is an enormous amount of growth happening across the borough, with major regeneration programmes in Stratford, the Royal Docks, Custom House and Canning Town.

The Public Realm team are responsible for driving up recycling, preventing waste and helping improve the cleanliness of Newham’s streets and parks. This is an exciting time to join our team, to assist with the development of services to drive performance across the portfolio in the bid to tackle the climate emergency.

About the Job

As Environment Improvement Manager, you will lead and deliver a range of improvement projects across Street Cleansing, Waste, Recycling, and Parks within the Public Realm Directorate. The role will drive strategic change by implementing our existing Strategy and Policy, meeting new statutory requirements, and delivering ambitious plans to increase recycling, reduce contamination and support the roll out of our borough-wide food waste service. The post holder will shape communications and engagement strategies (with support from Corporate Communications) to:

• Reduce waste production
  • Promote reuse and recycling
  • Tackle fly-tipping
  • Improve the cleanliness and quality of public spaces

The post holder will manage budgets and lead a small high-performing team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

About You

Are you passionate about creating cleaner, greener, and more sustainable communities? We’re looking for an Environment Improvement Manager to lead innovative projects that make a real difference to the quality of life in our borough. You’ll have knowledge and experience working with front line services along with experience in developing and delivering communications to residents and stakeholders. You also require experience of project management, procurement and financial management along with staff management. Experience of working within the Waste and Recycling, Street Cleansing or Parks service areas is essential.

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Closing date 4^th February 2026

Interview date 12th February 2026

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Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

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