Location
Location neutral - meetings are a mix of online and face-to-face around Wales.

Hours
Anticipated workload of up to 7 days per month

Salary
£256 per day plus reasonable expenses

About the Role
In accordance with section 88(3) of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016, Welsh Ministers established the Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee under section 81(1) of the Act. The Committee provides a wider advisory role covering all flood and coastal risk management in Wales and acts as a mechanism for effective two-way communication with the flood and coastal erosion risk management sector. It maintains links with all relevant organisations and gathers data, knowledge, and intelligence from all levels of operation to provide effective advice to Welsh Ministers. The Committee also disseminates strategic direction for the flood and coastal erosion risk management sector in Wales.

The chief responsibility of the Chair is to lead the Committee and ensure it meets its overall responsibilities by providing advice to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs. The Chair will motivate, lead, and inspire members to apply their skills effectively, develop consensus on recommendations, and represent the Committee in meetings. This role requires knowledge and experience of flood and coastal erosion risk management at national and international levels, with a particular focus on Wales.

The Welsh Government promotes equality of opportunity in all aspects of its business, including appointments to public bodies. Applications are welcomed from all groups, and no candidate will receive less favourable treatment on any protected grounds. Appointments will be made on merit through fair and open competition.

Experience
Extensive knowledge and experience of flood and coastal erosion risk management at national and international levels, with specific understanding of the Welsh context.

About you
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, lead, and inspire Committee members. Excellent communication and consensus-building abilities. Comfortable representing the Committee in various meetings, both online and face-to-face. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications specified; however, relevant experience and expertise in flood and coastal erosion risk management are essential.