Drainage & Flood Risk Officer

Company: Wealden District Council
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Location: Hailsham
Job Description:

The Development Management Team are responsible for the Council’s role as local planning authority, specifically that in relation to planning application, enforcement and related matters. This role is to provide specialist surface water, sustainable drainage and flood risk advice in relation to those matters, and influence, promote and provide technical input to the achievement of sustainable development through the management of surface water and other forms of flooding and to drive reductions in flood risk and improvements in the natural environment for existing and new communities. What skills, knowledge and abilities do you require for the role? Experience in the application of surface water, sustainable drainage and flood risk knowledge within a development management context i.e. statutory planning and development control processes in a Local Planning Authority.

Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

  • Competitive salary & pension scheme.
  • Incremental progression subject to satisfactory performance.
  • A friendly, supportive team.
  • Opportunities for continuing professional development.
  • Hybrid working.

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Posted: May 26th, 2026