Fluvial Flood Risk Modelling Officer - 32404
Environment Agency
Job Description
We are recruiting a fluvial flood risk modelling officer to join our national flood risk evidence modelling service. The team supports and assures the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programmes to deliver our core ambition of a nation resilient to climate change. Our modelling services provide the evidence base for flood management and inform strategic decision‑making, supporting the ambitions of EA2030.
Responsibilities
* Advise and guide flood risk management teams on hydraulic and hydrological modelling.
* Develop your own data management, hydraulic and hydrological modelling capabilities.
* Communicate flood risk analysis and results with internal and external stakeholders.
* Advise on appropriate tools and techniques for hydrological and hydraulic modelling approaches.
* Demonstrate positive health, safety, and wellbeing behaviours.
* Use your technical skills to support incident management.
Experience and Skills Required
* Experience in science, flood risk and/or data management.
* Ability to analyse and process data and information.
* Good communication and customer service skills.
* Ability to influence and persuade.
* Ability to achieve results and work as part of a team.
* Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
* Awareness of health, safety and wellbeing with a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
* Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
It Would Also Be Useful To
* Understand how flood risk evidence supports investment programmes and mapping projects.
* Hold skills in flood modelling software (e.g., Flood Estimation Handbook, Flood Modeller, TuFLOW, InfoWorks ICM).
* Have skills in data processing, management, and GIS software.
Contact and Additional Information
The Environment Agency is a great place to work. We offer fantastic benefits to our employees, which include flexible working opportunities, 27 days annual leave, 37‑hour working weeks, award‑winning Pension Fund, and a range of employee benefits. Find out more in the Candidate Pack and our Careers website.
We are a national team, so there is flexibility around base office locations across England. We support flexible working; however, some national travel and attendance at in‑person meetings will be required on occasion in line with business need.
Your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection. Interviews will be held in January 2026.
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact Emma Dauben (emma.dauben@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Diversity and Inclusive Workforce
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Artificial Intelligence Use
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non‑departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
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