Senior Flood Management Officer

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK seeks a Senior Flood Management Officer to manage flood risk and community engagement. This role includes leading flood investigations and implementing actions from the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of water law. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health initiatives

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience from local authorities, Risk Management Authorities, or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of water law, regulation, and policy.
• Experience in project management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory duties of the LLFA, especially flood investigations.
• Implement actions from the LFRMS with partners.
• Engage with communities to establish flood groups.

Skills

Relevant experience in flood or water management

Understanding of all flooding sources

Knowledge of surface water drainage

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated with good prioritisation skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

Tools

Hydraulic modelling

Drainage software

CAD

Job description

Do you want to help us, our partner organisations, and our communities to better manage flood risk, with a focus on implementing innovative actions from our forthcoming Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS), including engaging with communities? We have a great opportunity for a Senior Flood Management Officer to join the Strategic Flood Management Team on a permanent basis.

The Strategic Flood Management Team, composed of fifteen enthusiastic members, is passionate about managing local flood risk in BC’s role as the Lead Local Flood Authority. We are responsible for delivering statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) and Land Drainage Act (1991), executing flood management projects, developing new flood alleviation initiatives, and guiding flood management on large infrastructure projects.

We recently updated our LFRMS, which will direct our team’s efforts over the coming years, including building community resilience to flood risk and climate change through supporting community flood action groups.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the expertise of five former councils to create positive change for local residents, communities, and businesses. We are committed to serving residents better and providing stronger representation for Buckinghamshire both locally and nationally.

About the role

This role is ideal for someone with experience in flood or water management, gained through local authorities, Risk Management Authorities, or consultancy work.

The Senior Flood Management Officer will lead and deliver statutory duties of the LLFA, including flood investigations, land drainage consents, enforcement, and responding to inquiries.

The role focuses on managing and delivering actions from our LFRMS in collaboration with partners, including community engagement and potential project management of small capital projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver statutory duties of the LLFA, especially flood investigations and land drainage activities, with a focus on community engagement
• Implement actions from the LFRMS with partners
• Engage with communities to establish flood groups and action plans
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and communities to manage flood risk
• Manage feasibility and options appraisal for flood mitigation projects

Any-Desk:

This role requires connectivity to our network for digital access, which can be from home or office, with some office presence required weekly.

About you

Skills & Experience

• Relevant experience in flood or water management, from local authorities, Risk Management Authorities, or consultancy
• Understanding of all flooding sources, including groundwater mechanisms
• Knowledge of surface water drainage and fluvial flood management best practices
• Experience with hydraulic modelling, drainage software, or CAD is desirable
• Strong knowledge of water law, regulation, and policy
• Excellent communication skills for public and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to build relationships and represent the service area
• Self-motivated with good prioritisation skills
• Customer service skills for challenging situations
• Analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline; professional membership is a plus
• Project management experience is beneficial

See the attached job summary for more details, focusing on the above requirements.

Other information

For inquiries, contact Andrew Waugh at [emailprotected] or 01296 382621.

This post requires declaration of unspent cautions/convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.

Our values and culture

We value being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy. Our benefits include a fair, inclusive culture, health initiatives, employee support, career development, and social activities.

About the Business Unit

Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate shapes Buckinghamshire’s future through planning, economic growth, infrastructure, and more. We aim to foster economic development, create jobs, and support community services through strategic projects.

We recognise and reward you

We promote work-life balance with flexible working, offer discounts and memberships, and support your well-being and financial security through various schemes.