Head of Flood Risk Modelling & Mapping

Environment Agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency for flood and environmental management in the UK is seeking a Deputy Director for Flood Risk Assessment to provide strategic leadership in flood and coastal erosion risk modelling. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and substantial knowledge in flood risk mapping. Responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and improving flood risk assessment capabilities while maintaining national stakeholder relationships. Flexibility in location with some travel to London is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading transformational change within large organizations.
• Significant experience in technical team leadership.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills at executive levels.
• Experience in managing major programs of work.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for flood risk modelling and mapping.
• Oversee prioritization of modelling and mapping activities.
• Lead the development of national flood risk assessment capabilities.
• Build relationships with national stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership of transformational change

Multidisciplinary team management

Exceptional communication skills

Partnership building

Project sponsorship

Understanding of flood risk mapping

Education

Professional membership in a water/flood/environmental organization

Job description

A government agency for flood and environmental management in the UK is seeking a Deputy Director for Flood Risk Assessment to provide strategic leadership in flood and coastal erosion risk modelling. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and substantial knowledge in flood risk mapping. Responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and improving flood risk assessment capabilities while maintaining national stakeholder relationships. Flexibility in location with some travel to London is required.