Asset Lifecycle Manager
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Job Description
Salary: £55,581 - £63,438
Work Location: North London Waste Authority, Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, Tottenham Hale, London, N17 9LJ with remote working arrangements available
Hours per week: 36
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025, 17:00
Interviews: TBC
About the role
Employed by London Borough of Camden, the Asset Lifecycle Manager will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs that make up its membership.
As Asset Lifecycle Manager, you will lead major asset initiatives and disposals across the full lifecycle-from procurement to disposal-covering all Authority-owned assets, facilities, and land. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Asset Management, you'll play a key role in ensuring assets are effectively managed, maintained, and strategically positioned for future development.
You'll oversee complex, million-pound programmes/procurements, represent the Authority's asset strategy at senior committees, and operate with significant autonomy to drive value. The role involves managing capital budgets, approving project expenditures, and engaging with external stakeholders, including borough officers and councillors, to shape asset plans.
Key responsibilities include strategic planning, lifecycle and project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. You'll lead governance boards, coordinate large consultancy teams, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. A strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation will be essential to enhance asset performance and deliver long-term value.
About You
You are a degree-qualified professional with a background in Technical, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, related discipline, or have gained such technical experience through a previous role. You bring sufficient experience in asset and facilities management, with a proven track record of leading complex, high-value projects and programmes across multidisciplinary environments.
You have demonstrated expertise in procuring consultancy services, leveraging a robust understanding of public sector procurement regulations to secure compliance, value for money, and fair competition, while expertly managing diverse asset portfolios, including IT infrastructure, digital systems, and facilities equipment - to optimise asset lifecycle management and deliver measurable value.
Your expertise includes establishing and overseeing project governance structures, and you possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. You will be capable of producing clear and visually compelling Gantt charts, and adept at using Power BI to develop interactive dashboards that effectively communicate data insights.
You hold, or are working towards, a recognised qualification from the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) or an equivalent body. Additional credentials such as RICS or project management certifications like PRINCE2 or APM are considered advantageous.
With strong financial and analytical acumen, you excel in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Your ability to influence senior leaders, external partners, and cross-functional teams is exceptional, and you consistently demonstrate excellent communication and relationship management skills.
For more information regarding this role please refer to the job profile.
To view the Job Profile, click HERE
To 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.
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 are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project.
Working for NLWA
The 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 Offer
At 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 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Interest free loans
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
Click HERE to see full details of our benefits offered as part of the Camden Contract.
Inclusion and Diversity
We 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 Adjustments
Camden 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, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.