Air Quality Programme Manager

Do you care about the environment and want to help improve air quality in Brent? This could be the job for you

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

This role within the Council’s Healthy Streets and Parking team is an opportunity to lead on air quality related projects.

The post holder will be responsible for taking forward the promotion and actions associated with our updated Air Quality Action Plan. You will be responsible for organising events for our residents to help raise awareness about air quality including pop up stalls in our air quality focus areas and annual events in support of Clean Air Day and Car Free Day.

This role involves working with colleagues across the council particularly in the Climate Emergency, Public Health, Environmental Enforcement and Regulatory Services Teams to lead on air quality related activities and gather data for reports.

The Person

We are looking for someone with experience delivering projects simultaneously and with some knowledge about air pollution issues and mitigation measures.

The candidate should have good organisational skills who can communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences both written and verbally which includes engaging with residents, internal colleagues and Councillors.

You should have the ability to analyse data, write reports and a willingness to keep up to date with the air quality and climate change agenda.

Closing date: 1 July 2025 (23:59)

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk

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