Senior Flood Risk Officer

North Somerset is unique in the flood risk challenges that it faces. Around a third of the
district is at risk of flooding from the sea, surface water flooding impacts most of our urban
and rural communities. Groundwater flooding, in the form of intermittent springs, also adds to
the challenge. As a Senior Flood Risk Officer in the small and dynamic Flood Risk Team, you
will have a vital role in leading on ensuring flood risk is managed for residents, businesses,
and visitors. The authority is also starting to use innovative techniques such as natural flood
management and property level flood resilience to manage flood risk.

We are seeking someone with a background in flood risk management, surface water drainage
design/approval or coastal management to join the team. You will be working within an
experienced team, which will enable further development of skills. The role is varied and
exciting, with opportunities to be involved in both inland and coastal aspects of flood risk
management.

As the successful candidate, your role will include:

• Supporting us in delivering our Statutory LLFA duties and Coast Protection Authority roles.
• Reviewing and advising on sustainable drainage matters as part of the planning process.
• Issuing watercourse and land drainage consents.
• Inspecting and assessing coastal assets.
• Working with key stakeholders including the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Board,
  water companies, neighbouring LLFAs and our residents to manage flood risk.
• Leading on undertaking flood investigations and maintaining relationships with affected
  landowners and stakeholders to establish the causes of flooding and determine potential
  mitigation to reduce the risk of flooding happening again.
• Leading on developing schemes, including the use of natural flood management, property
  level flood resilient and coastal defence repairs, and improvements.
• Working within a wider green infrastructure team helping to deliver broader environmental
  objectives.
• The role offers flexible working arrangements, with working from home and the office in a
  hybrid environment is a key part of the role.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of
travel is an essential condition for this role.

You will have an approved professional qualification in an engineering or environmental
discipline relevant to flood risk management and practical experience of working in water or
environmental engineering giving rise to a variety of technical skills and thorough
understanding of the principles of work practices and processes.

You will also have extensive practical experience of working within the flood risk service
area, giving rise to a variety of technical skills and sound understanding of the standards,
legal responsibilities, work practices and processes relevant to the role.

Want to know more and apply?

For an informal discussion, call Simon Bunn on 01934 427 362

Job reference: PSFR0291

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all
sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief, or sexual
orientation. North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 14 July 2023.
Anticipated interview date: 19 July 2023.