Job Introduction
South West Flood & Coastal is a shared service between East Devon District Council and BCP Council. We work with our partners and communities to address the challenges of flooding and coastal erosion in a changing climate. This has created exceptional professional opportunities to work in both regions on exciting projects. Our geographical areas are renowned for their natural beauty, with long stretches of beaches, complex cliffs, stunning landscapes and expansive national parks.
We’re recruiting to our Strategy, Policy & Environment Team which oversees the delivery of a multitude of exciting projects and activities including: shoreline management planning; strategic studies; adaptation planning; beach, sand dune and cliff management; environmental assessment and studies; flood & coastal research & development; and data analysis to support evidence-based decision-making. We are seeking an experienced Senior Coastal Scientist who is a specialist in strategic coastal risk management with a sound knowledge and understanding of coastal processes and systems. The role provides leadership of strategic coastal studies including shoreline management planning, coastal change adaptation and R&D.
We have an exciting portfolio of future studies to see through to delivery in the coming years. The Strategy, Policy & Environment Team currently has 10 members of staff with a diverse range of skills and experience. South West Flood & Coastal has just under 40 staff, ranging from early career professionals through to sector leading subject matter experts covering all areas of flooding and coastal erosion. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other industry experts and share your expertise to help develop flood and coastal risk managers of the future, build a legacy and demonstrate the value of our work nationally.
Applications from professionals across the South West region are welcome and we can consider hybrid and remote (with infrequent office attendance) arrangements. We have office space available at both BCP (Bournemouth and Poole) and East Devon District Council (Honiton). The role operates under smarter working guidance providing clear objectives and deadlines and giving you the control to find work/life balance that meets service needs and your personal commitments and interests.
The employee benefits include a great pension package, various salary sacrifice and benefits schemes, and a generous leave offer, further details visit: Colleague benefits and support | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
If you have any questions, please email Alan Frampton (South West Flood & Coastal Strategy, Policy & Environment Manager) at alan.frampton@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or call Alan on 01202 123048.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues our website: Welcome to BCP Council | BCP
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024 or early 2025.
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