Water Management Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water management agency in Kidderminster is seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering a property flood resilience scheme. This role involves community engagement, working with various stakeholders, and supporting diverse tasks. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, possess strong communication skills, and be ready for a two-year fixed-term contract with flexibility in working hours, including remote options.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training relevant to the role

Qualifications

• Recent graduates welcome, some experience may be beneficial.
• Ability to work outdoors and over rough ground.
• Availability for occasional work outside normal office hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a property flood resilience scheme.
• Engage with communities, contractors, and partner organizations.
• Help team across a broad range of tasks.

Skills

Good communication skills

Mathematics

English

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

North Worcestershire Water Management is a shared service for councils in north Worcestershire. Our aim is to protect and enhance the water environment whilst improving flood resilience. We look after ordinary watercourses in the area.

We are an enthusiastic team of professionals with environmental backgrounds. We respond to flood events, investigate flood issues, design schemes and deliver projects to reduce or mitigate flood risks ranging from balancing ponds to individual property defence and resilience measures.

You’ll assist the delivery of a property flood resilience scheme to households, engaging with communities and individuals, contractors, surveyors and partner organisations as well as helping the team across a broad range of work that we do. The project will run for 24 months.

Additional Information

• You must have a degree in a relevant subject.
• You may have some experience or be a recent graduate looking for that first role.
• You’ll need to have a vehicle, be able to cope with walking over rough ground, be good at talking with people and have good maths and English skills.
• You will need to be available for occasional work outside normal office hours.
• This is a 2 year fixed term contract

We offer flexible working hours, hybrid working location. Some working from home will be expected. We offer training relevant to the role to help you develop your career.

We understand you may use AI tools to help you prepare your application. While these tools can be helpful, please ensure everything you share about your experiences, skills, and qualifications is authentic and truly reflects you. Your genuine story and real achievements are what we’re most interested in!

The closing date for applications is 11th December 2025, but we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer

Attached documents

WMO-role-profile-2025.pdf