Flood Engagement Officer

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (pay award pending)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 26th August 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Flood Engagement Officer within the Infrastructure Planning Team in the Environment and Transport Department.

We are looking for someone to provide support to the flood risk management function, in particular engaging with members of the public and promoting personal resilience and riparian responsibilities. Helping to support the delivery of the role of the Lead Local Flood Authority, the delivery of the Council’s Flood Risk Management Capital programme and the delivery of the actions in Leicestershire’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.

About the Role

This role will involve working alongside colleagues in the Flood Risk Management team, assisting in delivering the Council’s statutory role as Lead Local Flood Authority. You will be required to carry out site visits and site meetings with residents, contractors, developers, land owners etc to investigate flooding enquiries and report on suspected unauthorised activity relating to ordinary watercourses, assist in enforcement and represent the Council in any associated court proceedings where appropriate.

This role will also involve coordinating engagement activities with various stakeholders. You will be required to communicate technical advice to Members, partners and stakeholder and members of the public in an easy to understand format, including writing reports where appropriate. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have experience of managing your own workload and working to deadlines.

In return you will receive a varied workload, the support of colleagues, and have an opportunity to shape the direction of growth in Leicestershire.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Hold an NVQ 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject (i.e. BTEC Higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification) or experience that meets the essential requirement.
• Be able to successfully engage with customers / clients / stakeholders, including attending and producing materials for meetings, exhibitions etc. and liaising with Elected Members.
• Have some knowledge and preferably experience of Flood Risk Management, and or water environmental management.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, including being able to provide relevant, concise written advice and negotiate successful outcomes.
• Be able to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets.
• Hold a full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Ability to travel across the County as required.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Will Barber- Senior Engineer

Telephone: 0116 305 1348

Email: will.barber@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

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