Location
Hertfordshire (Countywide)

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
Starting salary £31,536 progressing to £34,433 per annum (pro rata for part time)

About the Role
The Flood Risk Management Team has a statutory role under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to manage flood risk from surface water, ordinary watercourse, and groundwater. The team focuses on investigating flooding, working with partners, and supporting residents to reduce flood risk and take an active role in water management across Hertfordshire, both locally and nationally.

With the impacts of climate change becoming increasingly evident, the team’s ambition is to help the county understand these impacts and how to "live with water", implementing both traditional and innovative flood mitigation measures.

This role involves working collaboratively with various internal teams and external partners. The team values creativity and forward-thinking approaches to find solutions that benefit the residents of Hertfordshire.

As a Flood Risk Officer, you will assist in developing and implementing the County Council’s local flood risk management strategy, gather and analyse data to support flood risk activities, and collaborate with officers across County Council services, District Council partners, and the local community. You will respond to enquiries related to flooding, prepare reports and briefing papers for senior officers and elected members, and support the delivery of flood risk management projects and initiatives.

Experience
- A clear understanding of flood and water management issues and sustainability-related actions.
- Experience using Windows-based IT applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

About you
- Ability to write and present technical information clearly for a general audience.
- Creative and forward-thinking with strong problem-solving skills.
- Able to gather data and draw conclusions effectively.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications
- A degree or working towards a degree in a relevant discipline is desirable.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable.
- Experience with GIS packages is advantageous.