Job Description

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

As the Communication and Engagement Project Manager, you will collaborate with the Head of Service and Corporate Communications to develop and deliver strategies and engagement initiatives for the waste commissioning programme. This includes leading the creation and implementation of key campaigns, such as consultation and engagement strategies, as well as integrated communications and behaviour change campaigns aligned with Haringey’s waste and cleansing services, policies, and objectives. Additionally, you will provide communications and engagement support to address forthcoming legislative changes under the Resource and Waste Strategy (RAWS).

The Council is part of the North London Waste Authority, which is undertaking the renewal of long-term waste projects and services valued at approximately £1.2 billion over 30–40 years. With significant changes anticipated from the Environment Bill, the waste management team will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing adjustments to ensure residents experience the benefits of a cleaner Haringey. This role reports to the Head of Service while maintaining a close working relationship with Corporate Communications.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.

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About you

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and maintaining strategic narratives and campaign strategies, leading high-profile campaigns that align with key strategic objectives, and a thorough understanding of various campaign approaches and methods. Exceptional writing skills, with a clear, concise, and engaging prose style suited to diverse audiences, are essential, alongside strong oral communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels within an organisation.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to translate complex information into accessible and clear formats for a wide range of audiences, combined with excellent planning, analytical, and organisational skills.

About the team

The waste team, a small but dynamic service within the Environment and Resident Experience Directorate, plays a critical role in delivering a range of essential frontline services to residents and businesses across the borough. With a waste management contract valued at over £277 million and due for renewal in 2027, the team’s work is a significant political priority for central government, LB Haringey, and the Mayor of London. Waste management also features prominently in the Council’s Corporate Delivery Plan, reflecting its importance in shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future for the community