Project Manager; Air Quality

Project Manager (Air Quality) Wallfields, Hertford, SG13 8EQ
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term Salary: £46,282 - £49,491 (Inclusive of Local Weighting)

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37 Job Category:
Environmental Health Closing date: 15/11/2026 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? 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. What will you be doing? - 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
- Analyse and interpret air quality information and use this to inform priorities, projects and communications
- 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
- Prepare reports, briefings and performance updates for senior officers, Members and relevant partnership groups
- Identify opportunities for external funding and support the development of funding bids for air quality improvement projects
- Monitor project budgets, risks, milestones and outcomes, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and provide measurable benefits
- Support public-facing communications and engagement on air quality, ensuring information is accessible and meaningful to local communities About you As an ideal candidate, you will have:

- Experience of 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

- Experience of managing projects from development through to delivery and evaluation
- Strong organisational and programme management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

- Experience of working effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders, including across organisational or geographical boundaries
- The ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to build constructive relationships and bring different organisations and services together to achieve shared objectives What can we offer you? - Opportunities for growth and cross- department working, learning new skills and service areas - 26-29 days' annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
- Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits
- Employee well-being programme
- Employee events group
- Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
- Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts
- Free parking in our offices and select council-owned car parks during business hours
- Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes, such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Local Government pension scheme
- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres
- Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England
- Professional environment where your career path really matters, and your development is supported by the organisation

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