Senior Flood Risk Officer

Are you passionate about making a real difference in flood risk management?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cambridgeshire County Council’s Flood Risk Team, where we coordinate the Council’s responsibilities as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA).

We’re looking for a Senior Flood Risk Officer to help enhance the delivery of our LLFA functions. This part-time role (29.5 hours per week) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a broad range of flood and water initiatives while developing your skills in:

Flood Risk in Planning – Reviewing planning applications to ensure they won’t increase flood risk to the surrounding area and writing to local planning authorities setting out comments on the planning proposals.

Flood Investigation – Lead investigations into flood incidents and use your findings to initiate and manage flood risk management projects.

Our work is grounded in:

• Flood and Water Management Act 2010
• Land Drainage Act 1991
• Cambridgeshire’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

Land Drainage Consenting and Enforcement – Play a key role in the watercourse consenting and enforcement processes, ensuring compliance with the Land Drainage Act 1991 to protect and maintain the functioning of watercourses across Cambridgeshire.

Ready to help shape the future of flood risk management in Cambridgeshire? Apply now and be part of a team that’s making a real impact.

Please ensure you complete the supporting statement outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements set out in the job description and person specification. This information is a key part of the recruitment process and will be heavily relied upon during shortlisting.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Kathryn Reading ([email protected]).

Interviews are scheduled to take place at New Shire Hall during the week commencing Monday 28 September 2026.