Scientific Officer - Air Quality - Maternity Cover

We require an experienced Air Quality and Environmental Permitting officer to provide temporary maternity cover, aiming to commence in November 2025 until 23rd November 2026, or until the return of the substantive post holder, whichever is soonest.

The temporary post holder will work in a small and friendly environmental protection team. Ideally the candidate will have completed the EMAQ Essentials of PPC and Essentials of Air Quality Management modules, however consideration will be given to alternative training and experience. Duties will include providing consultation responses in relation to Planning Applications, calibration and maintenance of fixed air quality monitors/ monthly diffusion tubes changes and writing of technical Air Quality reports including the Air Quality Annual Status Report (ASR), and inspection of a range of Part B and some A2 processes. Whilst some on-site work will be necessary, the successful person will enjoy flexible working arrangements with options to work from home or else in the modern office facilities at Atlas House, St Helens.

For an informal discussion please contact Mike Petersen, Principal Environmental Health Officer on 07869 283065 or by email, mikepetersen@sthelens.gov.uk

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