Technical Officer - Air Quality | £39,152 - £41,771

Barnsley; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is looking for a Technical Officer to join their Pollution Team in Barnsley. You will be responsible for delivering local air quality management and providing expert advice to partners. The ideal candidate has an accredited Level 6 qualification, knowledge of environmental legislation, and experience with Local Air Quality Management. The role offers competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• You need an accredited Level 6 qualification relevant to this work.
• Experience with the Local Air Quality Management regime and legislation.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation is essential.
• Commitment to flexible working and ongoing professional development is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver local air quality management and provide expert advice.
• Protect the public by managing air quality.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Experience with Local Air Quality Management

Ability to advise senior colleagues

Strong communication skills

Education

Accredited Level 6 qualification

Job description

Position reference: 50006927

Directorate: Public Health & Communities | Service: Public Health

Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 Plus laptop

Working Arrangements: Mon-Fri Office hours, occasional outside

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements; please get in touch.

Closing date: 22/08/2025 at 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.

Prospective employees will need to account for any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of living abroad.

Applicants should be prepared to start work with all necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, as our organization does not possess a Home Office license and cannot provide sponsorship.

Pensions regulations may affect pension entitlements if you are in receipt of a pension upon starting employment; please seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council, you can start a career that makes a real difference, helping our community to thrive.

We are an award-winning council, supporting around 243,000 people, and offer benefits like flexible working, employee discounts, health and wellbeing support, and training opportunities.

Join our Pollution team to help make Barnsley a place of possibilities.

• We are an award-winning team supporting the community.
• Working here means making a real difference and developing your skills.
• We offer competitive pay, a good pension scheme, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
• Your skills will help us improve Barnsley's environment and community.
• We work closely with residents, partners, businesses, and organizations to bring about positive change.

About the Post:

We are recruiting for a Technical Officer in our busy Pollution Team. The role involves protecting the public by delivering local air quality management and providing expert advice to partners.

You need an accredited Level 6 qualification relevant to this work, experience with the Local Air Quality Management regime and legislation, and the ability to advise senior colleagues, elected officials, and the public. Knowledge of environmental legislation is essential. A commitment to flexible working and ongoing professional development is also required.

Barnsley Council is a double award-winning, high-performing organization, recognized as Council of the Year 2023.

For an informal discussion, please contact us.

Please review the attached documents to support your application. Ensure you demonstrate how you meet the criteria in your application form.

We welcome discussions about flexible working, including caring responsibilities.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have support needs during recruitment, please let us know.

Note: CVs are not accepted. We value second chances and welcome applicants with past convictions. We promote fairness and inclusivity.

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