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As Doncaster Sheffield Airport prepares for its relaunch, we are seeking to appoint an Environment Officer to join a forward‑thinking Environmental Team. This role will be pivotal in supporting the reopening of the airport and embedding strong environmental governance from day one.

Working as part of an enthusiastic and ambitious team, you will play a key role in shaping the airport’s environmental strategy, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and best practice as Doncaster Sheffield Airport grows into a UK and international gateway. The Environmental Team is fundamental in balancing operational growth with environmental responsibility, community engagement, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Environmental Officer will support the Environment Manager in implementing, monitoring, and continually improving environmental management systems across Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The role is key to ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and planning requirements, promoting sustainability, and enhancing environmental performance in line with company and national objectives as the airport reopens and grows.

Working as part of the Environmental Team, the postholder will liaise with a wide range of internal departments and external stakeholders, including operational and aviation partners, to manage environmental risks associated with airport activities. The role requires clear communication, issue identification, and proactive reporting to support safe, efficient, and compliant airport operations, contributing to the sustainable development of the UK’s newest airport. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation, planning conditions, environmental permits, and aviation‑specific regulatory requirements, liaising with the CAA, Environment Agency, and local authorities as required.
• Develop and maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001, supporting internal and external audits and driving continual improvement.
• Monitor and manage environmental performance, including air quality, noise, water, waste, and carbon emissions, carrying out routine inspections and audits across airside and landside operations.
• Support sustainable airport growth, including contributing to environmental assessments and documentation for airport reopening, development projects, and operational change.
• Provide environmental guidance and stakeholder engagement, including contractor compliance monitoring, noise management and community liaison, and clear reporting of environmental data, issues, and performance. 

The successful Candidate:

A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in environmental management and sustainability within a regulated operational environment, with a good understanding of environmental responsibility and compliance. They will be keen to develop their knowledge of UK environmental legislation, environmental management systems, and the environmental impacts associated with airport operations, contributing positively to the airport’s reopening and growth.

They will have effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders. The role requires someone who can gather and manage environmental information accurately, follow established processes, and provide clear, practical support to help teams meet environmental requirements and operate safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be motivated, organised, and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement. They will be comfortable working in a dynamic and operational environment, able to manage priorities, respond constructively to issues as they arise, and play an active role in building a positive environmental culture at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. 

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that Doncaster Sheffield Airport thrives. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement and a generous pension scheme.

Please ensure you view the job summary as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. 

It is anticipated shortlisting will take place week commencing 11th May 2026 and that interviews will be held 20th May 2026.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Environmental Health

Sector: Environment

Job Role: Officer