Portfolio Management Lead

Work Location: North London Waste Authority, Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, Tottenham Hale, London, N17 9LJ with remote working arrangements availableHours per week:36Contract Type:Fixed term for 12 months (with potential for permanent position)Closing date:Sunday 29 th June 2025, 23:55Interviews: TBCEmployed by London Borough of Camden, thePortfolio Management Leadwill be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs that make up its membership.About the roleAre you ready to lead transformative change in North London? We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic Portfolio Management Lead to join our Corporate Services Directorate. This pivotal role is at the heart of delivering high-impact programmes that benefit residents and shape the future of waste management and sustainability in the region.As the Portfolio Management Lead, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of complex programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, political stakeholders, and private sector partners to drive change across multiple organisations, including NLWA, NLHPP, and London Energy Ltd.You’ll lead a high-performing Portfolio Management Office (PMO), manage resources, and implement systematic methodologies such as PRINCE2 or APMQ to deliver change. Your work will span short-, mid-, and long-term priorities, requiring exceptional change management skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.This role is also about shaping the future—developing inclusive strategies, managing risk, and ensuring financial sustainability. You’ll champion equality, innovation, and collaboration, while embedding a culture of learning and empowerment across teams.If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for public service, strategic planning, and programme delivery, we want to hear from you.About YouYou’re a strategic and results-driven leader with a strong background in managing complex change programmes and portfolios. With a degree or equivalent qualification, you bring deep knowledge of project management, procurement, financial control, and legal frameworks in a project environment.You have a proven track record of delivering high-value (£10m+) programmes, developing business cases, and leading PMO functions from inception to completion. Your ability to simplify complex information, influence diverse stakeholders—including government and senior leadership—and navigate evolving policy landscapes sets you apart.You’re collaborative, analytical, and solutions-focused, with excellent communication skills and a “can-do” attitude. You thrive in dynamic, politically motivated environments and are committed to innovation, continuous learning, and inclusive leadership.For more information regarding this role please refer to the job profile.About North London Waste Authority (NLWA)Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation, and communication in managing north London’s waste.We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling.To helptackle the climate emergencyandtoprevent rubbish going to landfill,we arebuilding the greenestEnergy Recovery Facilityin the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through theNorth London Heat and Power Project .Working for NLWAThe post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA’s office in Tottenham Hale but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark.What we OfferAt North London Waste Authority, you will receive a host of benefits offered as part of the Camden contract including:27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 yearsFlexible working opportunities.Interest free loansCareer development and trainingWellbeing support and activitiesClickHERE tosee full details of our benefits offered as part of the Camden Contract.Additional informationTo apply for this job please follow the \”Apply\” link. You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile.Inclusion and Diversitywe value and celebrate difference and encourage diversity in all respects. Our diverse workforce ensures we represent our communities to the best of our ability and enables us to make better decisions. Because of this, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other non-white ethnicities, those who identify as LGBT+, neurodiverse and disabled people.Anonymised Application–in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.Asking for AdjustmentsCamden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format,please contact us on 020 7974 6655, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.Job InfoJob Identification 3620Job Category Corporate ServicesPosting Date 06/17/2025, 08:43 AMApply Before 06/29/2025, 10:55 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations Berol House, London, N17 9LJ, GB #J-18808-Ljbffr