Project Manager (Air Quality)

Wallfields, Hertford, SG13 8EQ

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Salary: £46,282 - £49,491 (Inclusive of Local Weighting) Working Hours: 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

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Spendley, Environment Team Manager.

Closing date: 15th November 2026. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 23rd November 2026.

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