Flood Risk Analysis Advisor
Role ID - 200275
Buckley Office – Directorate: Operations
Team: Flood Risk Analysis
Grade/Salary range: 5: £37,594 - £41,428
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 18/01/2026
The role
Are you a skilled hydraulic modeller ready to make a real impact? At Natural Resources Wales (NRW), our Flood Risk Analysis team plays a vital role in protecting communities by producing and managing the flood risk mapping and modelling evidence that underpins all our flood risk management work.
In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of building detailed hydraulic models to support capital schemes that improve our understanding and provide the evidence needed to reduce flood risk to vulnerable communities. You'll review and appraise third-party models submitted in support of new developments in flood risk areas, ensuring they meet our standards and contribute meaningfully to our evidence base.
You'll also enhance the Wales Flood Map—a key public resource accessed via our website—which plays a vital role in communicating flood risk to people living in affected areas. Capturing and analysing flood incident data will be another important part of your work, helping to inform future modelling studies and deepen our understanding of flood mechanisms and dynamics.
Managing and maintaining flood risk datasets and archives will ensure our evidence base remains complete, accurate, and accessible for future use. You'll advise stakeholders and partners, helping them interpret and apply our data effectively to support decision-making and risk management.
As an organisation we support flexible working. You'll be part of a collaborative, technically experienced team based in our Buckley office, delivering consistent services across North and Mid Wales—including the Dyfi, Severn, Dee, Clwyd, and Conwy catchments. A suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment and any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
As a Category 1 responder, you'll also contribute to NRW's flood incident response duties, providing out-of-hours support on one of our flood duty rotas. It's a chance to make a direct difference when it matters most.
To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Neil Taunt at neil.taunt@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Interviews will be face to face at the Buckley office, date to be confirmed in early February 2026
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.