Job Introduction
We are looking for outstanding candidate, with specialist knowledge and experience in Surface Water management, Sustainable Drainage Systems and flood risk, who clearly understands the needs and deliverables of a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and who has the drive and passion to help us develop as an FCERM Centre of Excellence. You will be exposed to new challenges including those posed by Climate Change, but will be ably supported by an experienced, multi-skilled FCERM team will enable you to succeed and reach your potential. Our professional networks mean that we can offer successful candidates’ opportunities to attend regional and national forums influencing FCERM policy, strategy, and finance themes nationwide. As a Centre of Excellence there is also the prospect of sharing our experience and expertise through our work with partners across the area.
Recent Government announcements regarding creation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Approval & Adopting Bodies (SAB), mean that you would be joining us at an exciting time, as we seek to build this capacity and ensure delivery of high-quality, well-maintained SuDS that help to reduce flood risk and contribute towards our Green Infrastructure goals. The role holder will play a leading role in the implementation of the SAB role. In the meantime, our work as a Statutory Planning Consultee for Surface Water management is on-going and the post holder will be expected to lead the day-to-day running of this work, along with other Flood Risk Officers, who will expect expert technical and planning policy and process advice from this more senior role.
Growing our understanding of Inland Flood Risk and how to manage it, in the face of climate change, is an ongoing challenge (especially in a predominantly urban area like BCP). We are therefore seeking people interested in helping us develop Surface Water Management Plans (SWMP). To progress these plans, an understanding of flood defence funding and experience in applying for finance would be helpful as would modelling experience. Of more importance, however, is an ability to think creatively and holistically about potential solutions and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders to achieve this. As is a willingness to learn skills from senior staff already in post who can offer exposure and training in modelling, planning strategy and policy, SuDS design, land drainage law and many other areas.
The roles will operate under a flexible working policy giving control to the person as to what times are worked with remote/home working forming the majority of the working week. If you think you’re up for the challenge and want to take advantage of this opportunity, please send us your CV, along with an expression of interest of no more than 2 pages, explaining why you would like to work for us and why you would be suitable for the role.
Email your CV and expression of interest to chris.osborne@bcpcouncil.gov.uk. For an informal conversation about the roles available, please email to arrange a time.
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 all of our employees will move on to. 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’re hoping to implement these changes in April 2024 and all colleagues joining us will be included in these changes.
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