Senior Flood & Coastal Compliance & Partnerships Lead

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

LGPS pension scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Sponsorship not offered

Job summary

Somerset Council, based in Somerset, England, is seeking a Principal Flood and Coastal Compliance & Partnerships Lead to shape flood and coastal risk management across the county. The role leads a team, manages major projects and drives collaboration with partners to protect communities and the environment.

You will oversee programmes, budgets and investigations, while securing funding opportunities and providing expert guidance to improve services and resilience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of flood risk management legislation, policy and best practice.
• Experience working within flood risk management, drainage, coastal or related services.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience of managing complex projects, programmes and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of flood risk professionals, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee flood and coastal risk management projects, programmes and budgets.
• Manage flood investigations, drainage responsibilities and compliance activities.
• Build strong partnerships with the Environment Agency, water companies and other key stakeholders.
• Provide specialist advice to support decision-making and service improvement.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities to support flood resilience initiatives.

Skills

Flood risk management

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Somerset Council, based in Somerset, England, is seeking a Principal Flood and Coastal Compliance & Partnerships Lead to shape flood and coastal risk management across the county. The role leads a team, manages major projects and drives collaboration with partners to protect communities and the environment.

You will oversee programmes, budgets and investigations, while securing funding opportunities and providing expert guidance to improve services and resilience.