Overview
Are you passionate about improving the environment and addressing climate change? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Flood Projects Officer (NFM) to lead the delivery of innovative Natural Flood Management projects across Buckinghamshire.
Contract
12-month Secondment / Fixed-Term contract opportunity.
About the Role
The Flood Projects Officer (NFM) manages the delivery of NFM projects, supports strategic programme development, and builds positive working relationships across all catchment partners. The Officer leads the delivery of the Council’s strategic approach to NFM and works with internal and external stakeholders to promote and increase the adoption of nature-based solutions for flood risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and project manage flood risk management nature-based solution schemes, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Produce and maintain essential project documentation including project briefs, procurement specifications, supplier contracts, initiation documents, risk registers, financial plans, communications and project plans.
- Support the development of a countywide strategic approach to NFM and contribute to a pipeline of future projects aligned to flood risk management and wider environmental programmes.
- Work with the Environment Agency, water companies, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop business cases to secure funding.
- Manage procurement processes, commission contractors and consultants, and oversee contract performance.
- Monitor project budgets, report on expenditure, and raise issues where required.
- Coordinate internal and external partners, providing specialist advice on NFM, project delivery and funding requirements.
- Lead communications for assigned projects, ensuring effective engagement with councillors, partners and local communities.
- Maintain lessons learned, ensure compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations, and uphold professional standards across all project work.
Qualifications
- Relevant experience and technical skills in NbS and project management.
- Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Lead Local Flood Authority, relevant legislation and policies.
- Good understanding of various flood risk mechanisms.
- Understanding of public procurement policies.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building and maintaining relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
- Project management skills and experience in budget and contract management.
- Ability to provide authoritative specialist advice under pressure.
- A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Legal
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions.
Benefits
- A fair and inclusive culture.
- The chance to make a real difference to those around you.
- Health and well‑being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops.
- Ongoing support and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive workforce.
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