Location
Wallfields, Hertford, SG13 8EQ

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary
£46,282 - £49,491 per year (Inclusive of Local Weighting)

About the Role
Are you a team player who is self-motivated and passionate about delivering high quality projects with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement? Join East Herts Council for a 12 month fixed term contract leading the council’s air quality agenda. You will manage a range of activities from project delivery to air quality monitoring, working with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners.

Your responsibilities will include leading the delivery of the Council’s Air Quality Action Plan, managing the air quality monitoring network including data quality, reporting and specialist contractors. You will analyse and interpret air quality data to inform priorities, projects and communications. Collaboration with neighbouring authorities and internal teams across transport, planning, public health, highways and climate change will be key to delivering joined-up air quality projects across administrative boundaries.

Additional duties include preparing reports, briefings and performance updates for senior officers, Members and partnership groups, identifying external funding opportunities and supporting funding bids, monitoring project budgets, risks, milestones and outcomes to ensure effective delivery with measurable benefits. You will also support public-facing communications and engagement to ensure air quality information is accessible and meaningful to local communities.

This role offers opportunities for growth, cross-department working, and learning new skills within a professional environment that values your career development.

Experience
Experience working in air quality, environmental protection, environmental management or a closely related field. A good understanding of local authority air quality responsibilities and the factors influencing local air quality. Proven experience managing projects from development through to delivery and evaluation. Experience working effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders, including across organisational or geographical boundaries.

About you
Strong organisational and programme management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to interpret technical information and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build constructive relationships and bring different organisations and services together to achieve shared objectives. Self-motivated, detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant qualifications or experience in air quality or environmental management would be advantageous.