Appointment of a Chair to the Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee

Welsh Government; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A government body in the UK is seeking an individual to lead a Committee focused on flood and coastal erosion risk management. This role involves providing strategic advice to government officials, leading discussions, and facilitating effective communication across related sectors. The position is location neutral, requiring a commitment of up to 7 days per month. Candidates should have a strong background in flood risk management and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with flood and coastal erosion risk management at national and international levels.
• Ability to lead and contribute to actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication skills for effective representation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Committee and provide advice to the Deputy First Minister.
• Motivate and inspire Committee members.
• Effectively communicate recommendations in meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of flood and coastal erosion risk management

Leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

£256 per day plus reasonable expenses. Anticipated workload of up to 7 days per month.

Role and remit

In accordance with section 88(3) of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016, Welsh Ministers commenced section 81(1) of the 2016 Act which established a Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee. The Committee exercises a wider advisory role covering all flood and coastal risk management in Wales. The Committee provides a mechanism for effective two way communication with the flood and coastal erosion risk management sector in Wales, with links to all relevant organisations and the ability to gain data, knowledge and intelligence from all levels of operation and process this into effective advice for Welsh Ministers. The Committee also disseminates strategic direction for the flood and coastal erosion risk management sector in Wales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Committee and meet its responsibilities to provide advice to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs.
• Motivate, lead and inspire others to apply their skills to maximum effect; develop consensus among Committee members on forming recommendations to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs.
• Represent the Committee in meetings and communicate its recommendations effectively.

Time commitment and location

Meetings are a mix of online and face-to-face around Wales; therefore, the post is location neutral.

Qualifications and expectations

You will need knowledge and experience of flood and coastal erosion risk management at national and international levels, and Wales in particular. You will be expected to provide leadership for the Committee and to contribute to forming actionable recommendations.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

It is the policy of the Welsh Government to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of its business including appointments to public bodies. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all groups, and no eligible candidate for public office receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity. The principles of fair and open competition will apply, and appointments will be made on merit.