Flood and Water Manager | 9326 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £56,912 to £62,618 per annum | Grade M | Norwich
We are a well-run and well-managed Council with a strong, supportive and cohesive leadership. All of our colleagues, across the whole County Council, are amazing, and contribute to achieving our vision for Norfolk.
Managing flood risk is critical in Norfolk, where the County Council is committed to protecting communities and infrastructure from the impacts of surface water flooding and water-related challenges.
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the Flood & Water Management Team, ensuring Norfolk fulfils its statutory duties as Lead Local Flood Authority. This role gives you the opportunity to develop and deliver the local flood risk management strategy, coordinating the partnership work of Risk Management Authorities, and influencing policy at local, regional, and national levels.
You will oversee complex projects to mitigate local flood risk, manage budgets of up to £1.5m, and foster strong partnerships with stakeholders. The role requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to navigate a political environment while maintaining compliance and driving continuous improvement.
To be considered, you will have:
1. A degree in Environmental Science, drainage, or water management (or equivalent experience).
2. Significant experience in water and sustainable development strategies, project management, and team leadership.
3. Strong knowledge of flood risk legislation, sustainable drainage systems, planning and environmental management principles.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, and will have a proven ability to manage complex projects and budgets.
Norfolk County Council offers a flexible working environment, promoting life-work balance and smarter working arrangements tailored to the role. The position involves travel to remote sites and working across varied terrain.
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To discuss the role and what working in this area is like in more detail, please call 0344 800 8020 and ask for Kate Murrell, Interim Assistant Director – Waste and Water Management.
We want to hear from you if you think you might be the right fit for this role and have any questions. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
4. Competitive salary
5. Generous holiday entitlement
6. Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
7. Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
8. Financial benefits such as:‘ A for Fire Service and Social Care WorkersRelocation expenses (where applicable)An advance of your expenses if you travel for workLocal Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikesAccess to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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Redeployment closing date: Friday 9 January 2026 at 23:59
All other applicants closing date: Sunday 18 January 2026 at 23:59