Company: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Location: London
Posted: April 30th, 2026
Islington is a vibrant, diverse inner‑London borough with ambitious plans to become cleaner, greener and fairer for everyone who lives, works and visits here. Our streets, public spaces and environmental services play a vital role in delivering that ambition – from keeping neighbourhoods clean and safe, to supporting climate action, behaviour change and civic pride.
We are seeking an experienced and values‑led leader to join us as Assistant Director of Street Operations. This is a high‑profile and influential role, providing strategic and operational leadership for some of the council’s most visible services, including waste and recycling, street and estate cleansing, fly‑tip removal and graffiti management. You will lead large, complex operations with significant budgets and a sizeable workforce, ensuring services are safe, resilient, customer‑focused and delivering strong value for money.
As a senior leader within the Environment and Climate Change Directorate, you will play a central role in delivering Islington’s Greener and Healthier ambitions. You will embed sustainability, climate resilience and digital innovation into day‑to‑day operations, modernising services and improving outcomes for residents. You will also represent the council with credibility and confidence – working closely with councillors, communities, partners and regional bodies to shape policy, influence best practice and deliver borough‑wide transformation.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact at scale: leading services that operate 24/7, responding to incidents and emergencies, driving continuous improvement and setting the standard for environmental services in a dense, complex urban environment.
We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: