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Job DescriptionSustainable Drainage Team LeaderSalary £49,354 - £51,759Location: AylesburyReference number BUC13974Contract type Fixed Term / SecondmentWorking hours Full TimeLevel of DBS check required Not applicableApplication deadline 21 Sep 2025Contact email alexander.beckett@buckinghamshire.gov.ukAdditional Information PGS24 (docx)
About the role
This role will require you to lead the engagement with planning officers, developers and their drainage consultants and as well as other Risk Management Authorities (RMAs) to ensure a sustainable approach to managing surface water runoff.
The successful candidate will lead the team in shaping how sustainable drainage is promoted across the county through the delivery guidance documents and projects. There will also be the opportunity to work on other flood risk management activities where appropriate.
You will take the lead role in co-ordinating the teams response to the emerging evidence base to support the Local Plan for Buckinghamshire, and supporting the development of planning policy around flood risk and drainage.
Working with the Climate Change and Flood Risk Manager and Heads of service to support business planning and delivery of the team and service strategies will be part of the role.
Any-Desk: As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.
About you
* Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline is essential.
* Has relevant advanced technical skills in Sustainable Drainage Systems including for strategic sites
* Has experience of leading and supporting others to deliver their roles within Sustainable Drainage statutory role
* Has experience and understanding of appeals, hearing and inquiries in the planning arena
* Has knowledge of roles and responsibilities of the Lead Local Flood Authority
* Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and manage others to meet deadlines
* Has experience of taking a lead in building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, and an ability to represent professional service area both internally and externally
* Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
* Able to provide authoritative specialist advice under pressure
Other information
This is a full-time, maternity cover, FTC/Secondment up to and including 19th December 2025.
Closing date:21st September 2025
Interview: In person at Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1UA.
For additional information or an informal conversation about this role, please contact Alexander Beckett (alexander.beckett@buckinghamshire.gov.uk; 01296 382 495)
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions
For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro
We reserve the right to interview and appoint to the position before the application deadline, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Our values and culture
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
* a fair and inclusive culture
* the chance to really make a difference to those around you
* health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
* a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
* ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
* opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, and Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and for everyone.
About the Business Unit
Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.
Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.
It’s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you’ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local and businesses deserve.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
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