Project Manager (Air Quality)

<strong>Project Manager (Air Quality)</strong><br />Wallfields, Hertford, SG13 8EQ<br /><br />Contract Type: Fixed-Term<br />Salary: £46,282 - £49,491 (Inclusive of Local Weighting)<br />Working Hours: 37<br />Job Category:

Environmental Health<br />Closing date: 15/11/2026 <br /><br />Are you a team player who is self-motivated and passionate about delivering high-quality projects, along with a good eye for detail and commitment to delivering continuous improvement in processes and practices?<br /><br />We are looking for someone like you to join our team!

If we are a good fit for you, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of activities leading the Council's air quality agenda from projects to monitoring, involving a wide range of stakeholders and partners.

This will be a 12 month fixed-term contract.<br /><br /><strong>What will you be doing?</strong><br /><br />- Lead delivery of the Council's Air Quality Action Plan and manage the air quality monitoring network, including monitoring, data quality, reporting and specialist contractors<br />- Analyse and interpret air quality information and use this to inform priorities, projects and communications<br />- Work collaboratively with neighbouring authorities and internal and external partners across transport, planning, public health, highways and climate change to develop and deliver joined-up air quality projects across administrative boundaries<br />- Prepare reports, briefings and performance updates for senior officers, Members and relevant partnership groups<br />- Identify opportunities for external funding and support the development of funding bids for air quality improvement projects<br />- Monitor project budgets, risks, milestones and outcomes, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and provide measurable benefits<br />- Support public-facing communications and engagement on air quality, ensuring information is accessible and meaningful to local communities<br /><br /><strong>About you</strong><br /><br />As an ideal candidate, you will have:<br /><br />- Experience of working in air quality, environmental protection, environmental management or a closely related field<br />- A good understanding of local authority air quality responsibilities and the factors influencing local air quality<br />- Experience of managing projects from development through to delivery and evaluation<br />- Strong organisational and programme management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines<br />- Experience of working effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders, including across organisational or geographical boundaries<br />- The ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences<br />- Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br />- The ability to build constructive relationships and bring different organisations and services together to achieve shared objectives<br /><br /><strong>What can we offer you?</strong><br /><br />- Opportunities for growth and cross- department working, learning new skills and service areas<br />- 26-29 days' annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service<br />- Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits<br />- Employee well-being programme<br />- Employee events group<br />- Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council<br />- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time<br />- Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts<br />- Free parking in our offices and select council-owned car parks during business hours<br />- Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes, such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)<br />- Local Government pension scheme<br />- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres<br />- Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England<br />- Professional environment where your career path really matters, and your development is supported by the organisation<br /><br /><strong>How to apply</strong><br /><br />For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Spendley, Environment Team Manager.<br /><br />Closing date: 15th November 2026.<br /><br />Interviews will be held on the week commencing 23rd November 2026.<br /><br />We as a council are ambitious.

To find out more about our ambitions and what it's like working at East Herts, hear from our employees on our careers site.<br /><br />In accordance with council policy, new appointments will normally be made at the first SCP point of the relevant grade.

If, at the offer stage, a candidate can provide clear evidence that their skills and/or experience align with a higher point within the grade, appointment at the next SCP point may be considered.

Any such decision must be reviewed and approved by the Director.<br /><br />We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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