Principal Flood Resilience Officer

Do you want to work in a varied and challenging role focused on managing flood risk in East Sussex? If so, we are recruiting for a Principal Flood Resilience Officer as part of our busy Flood Risk Management Team.

You will be manager in delivering the LLFA role in East Sussex. This will involve a variety of workstreams including, leading section 19 flood investigations, commenting on the flood risk implications of major development proposals, reviewing and developing policy and processes. You will also be involved in working with flood affected communities, developing flood resilience projects, securing funding, and delivery. Mentoring and coaching team members will also feature.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience of working in, with or be familiar with the work of a Lead Local Flood Authority.
• Have a working knowledge of current drainage design and wider flood risk management techniques and policies.
• Can work to deadlines whilst managing a diverse caseload.
• Can communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner, changing messages and/or style to suit different audiences.
• Are able to analyse, interpret and clearly present complex data in an accessible manner.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address n how you meet the following criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests:

• Ability to translate policy into workable solutions, devising and implementing new service initiatives and efficiencies.
• Knowledge of flood risk management and the role of a Lead Local Flood Authority.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships.
• Experience of supporting teams in technical delivery.
• Project management skills.
• Experience and knowledge of the town and country planning system.
• Coaching skills.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall in Lewes on 4, 5 and 6 August. Candidates will be given a test to complete before coming to the interview. If you are unavailable let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

As Principal Flood Resilience Officer within the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), you'll play a significant role in helping communities adapt to the increasing challenges of a changing climate, flooding and (depending on the outcome of local government reorganisation) coastal resilience. This is more than a technical role – it's an opportunity to shape strategic decisions, deliver innovative projects and build long-lasting resilience across East Sussex.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Nick Claxton, Team Manager Flood risk Management at [email protected] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.