Are you passionate about protecting communities from flooding? Do you thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment where your work has real impact?
Are you ready to dive in and make a difference? Increased investment and a rise in flood events have created this exciting opportunity within Herefordshire Council’s expanding Drainage and Flood Risk Management Team. You will contribute to shaping Herefordshire’s approach to flood risk management and assist with the development of vital projects. Herefordshire council are hiring two senior and one assistant flood officer.
Flood Risk Management and Drainage Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Salary: HC05 £25,183 – £27,269
Hours: 37
Location: Hereford
Closing Date: 06/03/2025
Interview Date: 14/03/2025
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of initiatives to improve the county’s resilience to flooding.
- Maintain and develop flood-related web content.
- Contribute to flood resilience projects and working groups.
- Help improve and update the council’s information and data on flooding.
- Collaborate with key partners, including the Environment Agency, water companies, Internal Drainage Boards, and neighbouring councils, on flood risk, drainage, and planning.
- Provide customer support and administrative assistance.
Find out more and apply here.
Principal Flood Risk Management and Drainage Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: HC10 £44,711 – £48,710
Hours: 37
Location: Hereford
Closing Date: 05/03/2025
Interview Date: 13/03/2025
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and coordinate flood risk management for surface water, groundwater, and ordinary watercourses.
• Provide expert advice to elected Members, officers, communities, and stakeholders on flood causes, sources, and solutions.
• Work with key partners, including the Environment Agency, water companies, Internal Drainage Boards, and neighbouring councils, on flood risk, drainage, and planning.
• Manage flood risk and drainage projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Provide technical advice to internal teams, stakeholders, and communities on flood risk management.
• Manage works on the highway network to ensure that specifications are met.
• Advise on planning policies related to flood risk and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Lead investigations, manage consultants, prepare business cases and develop flood management schemes, including Property Flood Resilience.
• Respond to public enquiries, complaints, and ensure issues are resolved effectively and professionally.
Find out more and apply here.
