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Job Title: Clean City Awards & Recycling Manager

Salary: £47,620 - £53,310 per annum inclusive of all allowances

Basis: Full-Time, Fixed Term Basis (18 months contract)

Workplace category: Hybrid

28 days annual leave

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance.

Attachments: Job Information Pack

Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a real impact in one of the world’s most iconic cities? The City of London Corporation is looking for a dynamic and driven Clean City Awards & Recycling Manager to lead the charge in transforming how we reduce, reuse, and recycle across the Square Mile.

About the Role:

This is your chance to lead a high-performing team dedicated to promoting best-in-class waste management practices for both residents and businesses. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering the Clean City Awards Scheme, inspiring organisations to go above and beyond in environmental excellence.

From shaping strategic recycling initiatives to organising our prestigious awards events at Mansion House, this role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership. You’ll also play a key role in driving the City’s Circular Economy ambitions—helping to build a cleaner, greener, and more sustainablefuture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and expanding the Clean City Awards Scheme, engaging businesses of all sizes.
• Designing and delivering innovative recycling and reuse programmes for residents.
• Managing the team of Recycling Support Officers to deliver both operational and strategical objectives.
• Organising high-profile events and best practice forums
• Monitoring performance, analysing data, and ensuring compliance with national targets.
• Staying ahead of the curve on legislation, funding opportunities, and industry trends.

Who We’re Looking For:

You’re a leader with a passion for sustainability and a flair for communication. You thrive in both strategic and operational settings, and you’re ready to inspire change at every level.

You ’ll bring:

• Proven experience in waste management and circularity.
• Strong project and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A creative, solutions-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of urban sustainability.
• Work in the heart of London with access to historic venues and influential networks.
• Enjoy a supportive environment that values innovation, diversity, and professional growth.

For more information please contact hiring manager Joanna Leyden, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Group Manager joanna.leyden@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Closing date: 12 Noon on Tuesday 26th August 2025

Provisional Interview date: 3rd/4th September 2025

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance.

How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our

attendance needs. The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Distribution, and Project Management

• Industries

  Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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