Senior Flood Risk Officer – Alconbury Weald, United Kingdom
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
- An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.
About the role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in flood risk management?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Cambridgeshire County Councils Flood Risk Team, where wecoordinatethe Councils responsibilities as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA).
Werelooking for a Senior Flood Risk Officer to help enhance the delivery of our LLFA functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a broad range of flood and water initiatives while developing your skills in:
Flood Risk in Planning – Reviewing planning applications to ensure they wont increase flood risk to the surrounding area and writing to local planning authorities setting out comments on the planning proposals.
Flood Investigation – Lead investigations into flood incidents and use your findings to initiate and manage flood risk management projects.
Our work is grounded in:
- Flood and Water Management Act 2010
- Land Drainage Act 1991
- Cambridgeshires Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
Land Drainage Consenting and Enforcement – Play a key role in the watercourse consenting and enforcement processes, ensuring compliance with the Land Drainage Act 1991 to protect and maintain the functioning of watercourses across Cambridgeshire.
Ready to help shape the future of flood risk management in Cambridgeshire? Apply now and be part of a team thats making a real impact.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Kathryn Reading (kathryn.reading@cambridgeshire.gov.uk).
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 8 July 2026 at New Shire Hall.
About you
Youll be a proactive, independent thinker who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, as youll be working closely with stakeholders, partners, and communities to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Werelooking for someone who can:
- Communicate technical information clearly and sensitively
- Work flexibly and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Confidently hold difficult conversations, balancing technical requirements with sensitivity and professionalism
Please ensure you complete the supporting statement outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements set out in the job description and person specification. This information is a key part of the recruitment process and will be heavily relied upon during shortlisting.
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