Air Quality Pollution Officer (Permanent)

Environmentjournal; Thurrock; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS

Hybrid work

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking an Air Quality Pollution Officer to manage local air quality duties, deadlines and the monitoring network. You will attend high‑level meetings, respond to complex inquiries and advise on planning consultations with strong reporting skills.

The role requires a robust Environmental Health background, DBS clearance, and excellent communication across diverse audiences. Hybrid working options may apply in Thurrock.

Qualifications

• Environmental Health BSc, MSc or relevant Pollution Control qualification.
• Experience in local air quality management preferred.
• DBS check at Standard level required.

Responsibilities

• Perform statutory duties of the Council for local air quality management.
• Manage air quality monitoring network and deadlines.
• Advise on complex cases and attend high‑level meetings.

Skills

Advanced Pollution Control

Public speaking

High‑level report writing

Complex enquiries handling

Education

BSc Environmental Health

MSc Environmental Health

Pollution Control qualification

Tools

Monitoring equipment maintenance

Job description

Jobs

Air Quality Pollution Officer

More Information

Salary

£55,227 – £63,675 per annum

Expires

04/10/2026

Location

Thurrock

Job Type

Permanent

The post holder will be responsible for performing all statutory duties of the Council in relation to local air quality management. They will ensure that statutory deadlines are met, manage the air quality monitoring network, implement the Air Quality Action Plan and advise on complex cases related to their service area.

To apply for this role, you must be a confident presenter with advanced Pollution Control expertise. You will attend high level meetings to answer complex questions in relation to air quality. You will compile high-quality responses to complex enquiries from senior officers, elected officials and the public.

The post holder will answer relevant service requests and collate high level complaint responses to ensure relevant government and departmental deadlines are met. You will provide air quality responses to planning consultations. You will be competent in the use and effective maintenance of relevant scientific and technical monitoring equipment.

You must be highly proficient at communicating complex, nuanced scientific information to a variety of audiences. You will also have the ability to effectively organise and time manage your work. You will need comprehensive computer skills and an understanding of database management. Excellent report writing skills are also essential for this role.

Essential Qualifications:

You must hold an Environmental Health BSc, MSc or relevant Pollution Control scientific qualification.

Those without direct experience of local air quality management will not be shortlisted for this role.

DBS Check:At Standard Level is required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):24th September 2006

Closing Date (Internal & external):4th October 2026

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Peter Reynolds – Environmental Protection Team Manager

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