Are you passionate about the environment, community, health and safety and events?
Join St Helens Borough Council as an Environmental Project Officer and help enhance the local environment, foster relationships in the community and encourage the use of our parks as spaces for events and activities.
Making a Difference
Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council, including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer.
Roles That Matter
We are seeking a proactive and confident Environmental Project Officer with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our Environment & Climate Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Council’s environmental objectives through the provision of high quality open spaces, community engagement and the encouragement of events and activities in our parks. We are looking for an individual who is experienced in the environment, open spaces, and/or events and community engagement. Whatever your background, you’ll be passionate about open spaces, building community spirit through community engagement and events, and above all - making a positive difference to the people of St Helens!
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting the delivery of policies, strategies and service improvements.
* Working with community groups and elected members, including attending out‑of‑hours meetings.
* Helping deliver engagement and education programmes across Waste, Open Spaces and Climate.
* Assisting with environmental projects, funding bids, Green Flag applications and Section 106/woodland schemes.
* Managing and responding to customer enquiries and complaints.
* Supporting tender preparation, contractor management and administration for environmental works.
* Identifying and applying for external funding and preparing required progress reports.
* Contributing to the commercial development of parks, open spaces and allotments.
* Supporting service transformation and digital/mobile system implementation.
* Promoting excellent customer care and continuous service improvement.
* Working flexibly within a small team and supporting colleagues as needed.
* Liaising with internal departments and external organisations to ensure effective service delivery.
* Taking part in directorate, multi‑agency and partner projects as directed.
* ✅ What You’ll Bring
* Strong knowledge of environmental services, local authority operations, and relevant legislation.
* Understanding of Health & Safety requirements, Green Flag standards, financial management and contract management principles.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
* Confident problem‑solver who can think creatively and develop practical, innovative solutions.
* Ability to provide sound, objective advice and demonstrate commercial and political awareness.
* Strong relationship‑building skills, working effectively with colleagues, contractors, partners and community stakeholders.
* Ability to assess risks, prioritise tasks and manage work to tight deadlines.
* Good organisational and project management skills.
* Experience managing staff and contractors in customer‑focused environments.
* Proven experience in budget management, service performance, contract monitoring and auditing.
* Experience developing and delivering environmental projects and working with volunteers.
* GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2) and a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
* Confident in all spoken aspects of the role and holding a full UK driving licence.
At St Helens Borough Council, we’re committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services that support a cleaner, greener future. You’ll be part of a forward‑thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact.
We offer:
* A supportive and inclusive work environment
* The opportunity to make a real difference in your community
🔗 Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of environmental services in St Helens.
If you have any questions or require further information please contact johnboden@sthelens.gov.uk
Interviews are intended to take place on 9th April 2026.
Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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