Air Quality Projects Manager

East Herts Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote/hybrid option

Pension scheme

Annual leave 26-34 days

Free parking

Wellbeing programme

Career development

Job summary

East Herts Council is seeking a Project Manager (Air Quality) to lead the delivery of the Air Quality Action Plan and monitor the air quality monitoring network. The role involves analysing data, coordinating with neighbours and internal partners across transport, planning, public health, highways and climate change to deliver joined-up projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in air quality, project management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in air quality or environmental protection.
• Understanding of local authority air quality responsibilities.
• Experience of managing projects from development through to delivery and evaluation.
• Strong organisational and programme management skills for multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work with partners across organisational or geographical boundaries.
• Ability to interpret technical information for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build constructive relationships across organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Council’s Air Quality Action Plan and monitor the air quality monitoring network.
• Analyse and interpret air quality information to inform priorities and projects.
• Collaborate with neighbours and partners across transport, planning, public health, highways and climate change.
• Prepare reports, briefings and performance updates for senior officers and groups.
• Identify opportunities for external funding and support bids.
• Monitor project budgets, risks, milestones and outcomes.
• Support public-facing communications and engagement on air quality.

Skills

Air quality

Environmental protection

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Data interpretation

Job description

East Herts Council is seeking a Project Manager (Air Quality) to lead the delivery of the Air Quality Action Plan and monitor the air quality monitoring network. The role involves analysing data, coordinating with neighbours and internal partners across transport, planning, public health, highways and climate change to deliver joined-up projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in air quality, project management and strong communication skills.