Regional Air Quality Leader: Strategy & Impact

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on sustainable community development is seeking an Air Quality Lead to deliver regional air quality programs in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will engage with local authorities and health bodies to improve air quality. Essential skills include stakeholder engagement, project data management, and experience with environmental projects. This full-time role requires a degree in a relevant subject and offers flexible working with a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Healthcare plans

Discounted gym membership

Interest-free financing for technology

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience managing project data and reporting.
• Strong track record of engaging and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Experience delivering and interpreting environmental or technical projects.
• Confident user of MS Office, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of air quality issues and the policy landscape.
• Understanding of natural capital and ecosystem services.
• Ability to design and deliver practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Regional Air Quality Framework.
• Produce clear and engaging reports for political boards.
• Support conversations with Defra for regional progress.
• Build relationships with local authorities and health partners.
• Represent WMCA at external meetings and events.
• Secure funding for regional air quality projects.

Skills

Project data management

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental project delivery

Confidence in MS Office

Data visualization

Knowledge of air quality issues

Designing practical solutions

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

An organization focused on sustainable community development is seeking an Air Quality Lead to deliver regional air quality programs in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will engage with local authorities and health bodies to improve air quality. Essential skills include stakeholder engagement, project data management, and experience with environmental projects. This full-time role requires a degree in a relevant subject and offers flexible working with a generous benefits package.