Flood Risk Officer

**Permanent contract | £30,984 to £32,798 per annum (Scale I **) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich
Are you passionate about working with communities and partner organisations to find sustainable solutions to flood risk problems? Are you looking for the next step on the career ladder? Or currently working in a related field and looking for a new challenge?

Norfolk County Council Flood and Water team covers two main areas of work:
A) Investigate and report on flood events. Develop and maintain a computerised register of assets. Update flood risk policies and studies. Provide technical support and advice for works that affect ordinary watercourses. Develop, manage and monitor flood risk mitigation schemes with partner organisations which will include bidding for and claiming external funding.

Initially it is expected that the majority of work will be in the first area (A). However, there will be opportunities to work within the wider scope of the LLFA, and it is expected that if appointed, you will have a flexible approach to undertaking related work as dictated by the needs of the business.

This role would suit someone with project management experience from an environmental, landscape or engineering background. Knowledge of SuDS design or bid writing and an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders is essential. Applicants should also have experience of undertaking relevant fieldwork and working with GIS systems.

In return we can offer a varied caseload, training and support to increase your technical competence and achieve your professional goals.

Norfolk County Council also offers flexible working arrangements, a local government pension, generous annual leave, and a comprehensive package of staff benefits through the Norfolk Rewards Scheme.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please call
0344 800 8020 and ask for Mark Ogden - Flood & Water Manager or Sarah Sims - Senior Flood Risk Officer.

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

You can also find out about the reward and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage.Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk.Our county offers people a great place to live, work and visit, as well as providing an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.

We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the County.
We provide high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.
We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils in order to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.