About the Role
We are looking for a proactive Flood and Coastal Risk Management Team Member to join our Partnerships and Strategic Overview (PSO) Team. In this dynamic and rewarding role you will help protect people, property, and places across East Anglia from the impacts of flooding and contribute to long‑term flood resilience.
You will provide advice to individuals, local planning authorities and large strategic infrastructure projects, helping others understand the guidance we give to members of the public and members of parliament.
Responsibilities
* Use flood risk data and modelling to inform planning decisions.
* Evaluate flood‑risk assessments and provide expert advice.
* Assess flood‑risk activity permit applications and their potential impacts.
* Ensure that flood‑risk advice is accurate, consistent and influential for internal and external customers.
* Lead continuous improvement of processes through innovative ideas.
* Maintain and update records to ensure information is accessible and accurate.
* Coordinate and track responses to customer enquiries, complaints and correspondence from members of parliament or ministers, and brief senior staff.
* Support cost‑recovery opportunities where appropriate.
* Respond to incidents and provide support during an incident; this role may attract additional payment and full training will be available.
About the Team
The Partnerships and Strategic Overview (PSO) Team, part of Local Operations, works with communities and partners to better understand and manage flood risk across Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. Our main work includes data, modelling, mapping, strategic direction, project delivery and regulation of planning and permitting activities to help communities become climate resilient.
Essential Qualifications
* Work independently and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve planned outcomes.
* Communicate accurately, accessibly and persuasively in written and verbal responses.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
* Respond to new and evolving situations and priorities, and plan tasks appropriately to maximise effectiveness.
* Translate complex information for a range of different customers and stakeholders.
* Recognise and address problems, making decisions independently and escalating where necessary.
* Ensure accuracy, problem solving and confidently deliver solutions.
* Progress own learning and development.
Helpful but not Essential Qualifications
* Practical knowledge of GIS software.
* Degree in a relevant field such as engineering, geography or science.
* Full UK driving licence.
You will have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
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