Job Title: Air Quality Officer
Salary: £55,227 – £63,675 per annum
Grade: G
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
The post holder will be responsible for performing all statutory duties of the Council in relation to local air quality management. They will ensure that statutory deadlines are met, manage the air quality monitoring network, implement the Air Quality Action Plan and advise on complex cases related to their service area.
To apply for this role, you must be a confident presenter with advanced Pollution Control expertise. You will attend high level meetings to answer complex questions in relation to air quality. You will compile high-quality responses to complex enquiries from senior officers, elected officials and the public.
The post holder will answer relevant service requests and collate high level complaint responses to ensure relevant government and departmental deadlines are met. You will provide air quality responses to planning consultations. You will be competent in the use and effective maintenance of relevant scientific and technical monitoring equipment.
You must be highly proficient at communicating complex, nuanced scientific information to a variety of audiences. You will also have the ability to effectively organise and time manage your work. You will need comprehensive computer skills and an understanding of database management. Excellent report writing skills are also essential for this role.
Essential Qualifications:
You must hold an Environmental Health BSc, MSc or relevant Pollution Control scientific qualification.
Those without direct experience of local air quality management will not be shortlisted for this role.
DBS Check: At Standard Level is required for this post.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 24th September 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 4th October 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Peter Reynolds – Environmental Protection Team Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Skills Required
- Environmental Health BSc, MSc, or relevant pollution control scientific qualification
- Direct experience of local air quality management
- Advanced pollution control expertise
- Confident presentation and communication skills
- Proficiency with scientific and technical monitoring equipment
- Comprehensive computer and database management skills
- Excellent report writing skills
What We Do
Thurrock Council is the local government authority for the Thurrock area, providing essential public services. Its responsibilities include managing local public transportation and bus services, as well as offering specialized support and professional training to educational institutions through Thurrock Services for Schools and Thurrock Traded Services.
