Are you looking for an exciting development opportunity in the Council in the Flood Risk Management Team? You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of disciplines including; highways, planning, environmental and emergency planning disciplines and with various external partners. Our Flood Risk service has a proven track record and is nationally recognised for its work and excellent achievement of delivering priorities including the provision of a flood risk management service to a number of neighbouring Lead Local Flood Authorities. We are a Lead Local Flood Authority and provide a number of flood-related functions including providing statutory responses to planning applications, undertaking flood investigations, land drainage consents and scheme/project delivery. We act as the lead and co-ordinating body to reduce flood risk to residents and businesses within Staffordshire. This role is largely about undertaking flood investigations under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and undertaking our duties and powers under the Land Drainage Act 1991. Main Responsibilities In this role you will: Investigate land draina ge and flooding enquiries from the public, Parish and District Councils, County Councillors, the Environment Agency, Water Companies, neighbouring Lead Local Flood Authorities and other relevant organisations. Understand and provide advice a bout riverside and land ownership to communities and members of the public Support in the production of plans using GIS, supporting in the production of asset management plans and proposing small-scale solutions to flooding problems Support the effective regulation of ordinary watercourses through appropriate engagement and negotiation with land owners and where necessary instigate enforcement actions. During a flood emergency, you may also be required to take part in major incident response. The Ideal Candidate You will have experience of the day to day delivery of flood risk services and working with other partner organisations and highway services to promote joined up and efficient flood risk management, together with: Knowledge and understanding of the administrative, statutory and legal procedures relating to highway, planning, land drainage and flood risk management Experience and use of drainage and flood risk mapping Good knowledge of policies & design standards in relation to flood risk management and drainage systems. Experience working with Local Authorities, Environment Agency, Water Companies; handling public queries; engaging with general public, landowners, Council members. “We’re happy to talk flexible working” Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Jamie Cooper, Flood Risk Manager at: jamie.cooper@stafordshire.gov.uk Interviews will be held week starting 1 September 2025. Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.