Overview
Reference: REQ0225
Description: 2 Year Fixed Term post
The Environmental Protection Team is looking to appoint an Environmental Protection Officer to implement and develop the Council’s Air Quality Strategy.
This new fixed term role will seek to maintain the Councils Statutory Duties as well as develop programmes, including with partners, to implement and monitor programmes within the district that focus on air quality awareness and improvement.
The role will require the successful candidate to manage the Council’s air quality monitoring programme as well as maintain the collation, interpretation of data and reporting to DEFRA. The postholder will also lead on air quality advice within the Environmental Protection Team and within the Council as a whole. Further to this, the Officer will look to develop and deliver educational air quality programmes, which will include sharing knowledge and outcomes with County partners.
The postholder will be expected to provide accurate authoritative advice and support to internal and external stakeholders and the public on air quality through for example, reports and briefing notes, giving presentations and direct face to face communication.
INTERVIEW DATES: Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th February
For an informal discussion, please contact Steve Bartlett on 01453 766321 or stephen.bartlett@stroud.gov.uk
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasmwe provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information:https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us
A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place.It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious.To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:Stroud District – The Natural Place
Region:
Location: Ebley Mill – Stroud
Salary: *GBP*39,152 pro rata, per annum
Package: Excellent pension scheme – Flexi Working Scheme – Hybrid working approach – Employee Wellbeing Offer – For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 32
Basis: Temporary
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