Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Officer - 32404

Environment Agency; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body responsible for environmental protection is seeking a fluvial flood risk modelling officer in Lichfield. This role involves advising on modelling practices, developing technical skills, and communicating analysis results with stakeholders. Candidates should have data analysis experience and strong communication and customer service skills. The position offers flexible working options and generous leave, contributing to a resilient nation against climate change.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave

Other employee benefits

Responsibilities

• Advise flood risk management teams on modelling.
• Develop hydraulic and hydrological modelling capabilities.
• Communicate flood risk analysis with stakeholders.
• Advise on modelling tools and techniques.
• Support incident management.

Skills

Communication and customer service skills

Data analysis

Influencing and persuading

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Health, safety and wellbeing awareness

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Only for registered members

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

We are recruiting a fluvial flood risk modelling officer to join our national flood risk evidence modelling service. The team supports and assures the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programmes to deliver our core ambition of a nation resilient to climate change. Our modelling services provide the evidence base for flood management and inform strategic decision‑making, supporting the ambitions of EA2030.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide flood risk management teams on hydraulic and hydrological modelling.
• Develop your own data management, hydraulic and hydrological modelling capabilities.
• Communicate flood risk analysis and results with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise on appropriate tools and techniques for hydrological and hydraulic modelling approaches.
• Demonstrate positive health, safety and wellbeing behaviours.
• Use your technical skills to support incident management.

Qualifications – Required

• Experience in science, flood risk and/or data management.
• Ability to analyse and process data and information.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to influence and persuade.
• Ability to achieve results and work as part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• Awareness of health, safety and wellbeing with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Understanding of how flood risk evidence supports investment programmes and mapping projects.
• Skills in data processing, management and GIS software.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• 27 days annual leave.
• 37‑hour working weeks.
• Other employee benefits (see Candidate Pack).

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Additional Information

Your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection. Interviews will be held in January 2026.

Competences

Competence 1 – Data and Information Management
Provide an example of when you have managed data to improve reporting or decision‑making. Consider: How you ensured the information was accurate, reliable, and compliant with standards? How did you manage the data? What did you learn?

Competence 2 – Achieves Results
Can you tell me about a time you had to deliver results under tight deadlines? How did you organise your work, ensure accuracy, and still meet the target?

Competence 3 – Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Can you give an example of a time you faced a difficult problem, how you analysed it, and the decision you made to solve it?

Competence 4 – Communicates Effectively
Can you give an example of when you had to explain technical information to others, and how you made sure they understood it?

Legal and Equality Statements

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body and is not part of the HM Civil Service, so you will not be a Crown Servant if appointed. Potential continuous service for certain local government employees may apply. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified, applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.