Flood Risk Officer

3 days ago

Leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom LCC Career Site Full time £36,363 - £40,777

Salary £36,363 -£40,777 per annum |37 hours per week | Permanent, full time | HNM Flood Risk | Bamber bridge, Lancashire

There is an exciting opportunity to join the award-winning Flood Risk Management Team in Lancashire. The team leads Lancashire County Council's role as Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), delivering local flood risk management across the county. 

We currently have a vacancy for a Flood Risk Officer to help the county council fulfil its Lead Local Flood Authority responsibilities in managing local flood risks. 

The role focusses on delivering the Lead Local Flood Authority's statutory duties, which include:

  • Responding to planning application consultations and developer enquiries through our Lead Local Flood Authority Advice Service.

  • Supporting Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) with the development of Local Plan policies and evidence base documents, such as Strategic Flood Risk Assessments. 

  • Regulating ordinary watercourses.

Other key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting delivery of objectives within the Lancashire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2021 – 2027.

  • Working collaboratively with internal and external partners through multi-agency meetings.

  • Providing general advice and responding to enquiries from a range of internal and external customers. 

  • Supporting other Lead Local Flood Authority functions as required.

This post will suit someone with knowledge and experience in planning, flood risk management/hydrology, engineering or landscape/ecology. You will need to work independently and manage your own workload. You must have confidence in dealing with the public, and be capable of communicating complex technical matters clearly and confidently. You must be computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office. Experience with planning, drainage and other relevant software is desirable.

We welcome applicants with a range of experience, including those looking to start a career in flood and water management whilst undertaking studies. 

There will be a requirement to represent the Lead Local Flood Authority at some meetings or community engagement events outside normal office hours.

You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as this is an essential user post.

For further information about this role, please contact Chris Dunderdale on

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider applicants who cannot drive due to a disability.

Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love with 26 days of annual leave going up to 32 days plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and then further days that can be purchased too – we have a generous Local Government pension with shared AVC's available then a benefits package which has everything from dog care to day care, holidays at home or abroad, long service awards, Medicash, inclusivity support groups, discounts on white goods and electronics, cycle to work schemes, salary sacrifice car lease schemes, eye tests and prescription support plus much more.

International Sponsorship - This role is not open to international sponsorship.

Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Successful applicants will be invited for an in-person interview in early 2026. 

Interviews are expected to take place in person during the week commencing 19 January 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: Any attached CV's must clearly address how the candidate specifically meets the essential & desirable criteria on the role profile.  

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