Flood Risk Management Lead
£67,116 per annum
Permanent
Witney/agile working
West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an experienced Flood Risk Management Lead to provide professional leadership and specialist advice on flood risk, drainage and Sustainable Drainage Systems. The role will lead the Council’s response to flooding incidents, investigate causes, identify solutions and deliver measures that reduce future flood risk and improve community resilience. You will provide expert advice to Members, senior officers, and partner organisations, supporting the Council’s priorities around climate adaptation, environmental improvement and sustainable development.
You will develop and deliver flood risk management, flood alleviation and resilience projects, managing programmes, budgets, consultants and contractors effectively. The role will involve working closely with local authorities, statutory agencies, utility companies, landowners, developers and communities, as well as providing specialist advice on planning applications and development proposals. You will also prepare technical reports, committee papers, funding bids and business cases, represent the Council at relevant forums and identify opportunities to secure external funding.
The successful candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and significant experience in flood risk management, drainage, civil engineering, environmental management or a related field. Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a professional body such as ICE or CIWEM is desirable. You will have excellent communication, problem-solving and partnership-working skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and respond confidently to challenging situations. Experience of project management, external funding, major planning applications, GIS/CAD or supervising technical staff would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are required.
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
What you will need
- Relevant degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Flood Risk Management, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- At least five years’ relevant professional experience.
- Membership of, or eligibility for, ICE, CIWEM or an equivalent professional body.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM requirements.
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage change, work independently under pressure and deliver outcomes to deadlines.
- Ability to build effective relationships, motivate others and handle challenging situations.
- Competent use of Microsoft, Google and other relevant software.
Special Conditions
- You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service.
- There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business.
- Full UK Driving Licence is essential
- Ability to travel / access to a vehicle for work purposes
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For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
What we can do for you
- Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
- 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years’ service and 33 days following 10 years’ continuous service
- In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
- Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
- Generous contributory local government pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
- Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements