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Senior Flood Risk and Network Resilience Officer

Surrey County Council
Job LocationGuildford
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£34,356 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent , full-time

Job Description

This role has a starting salary of £34,356 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.Help Make Surrey a Greener Place to Live.Are you looking for an opportunity to shape local development, improve our environment and reduce flood riskAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Flood Risk and Climate Resilience Officer to join our team at Surrey County Council. Surrey County Council is the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) for the county of Surrey. As LLFA we havethe responsibility of managing the risk of flooding from ordinary watercourses, surface water and groundwater. We do this in partnership with other Risk Management Authorities such as the Environment Agency, Water Companies, as well as Borough and DistrictCouncils.Rewards and Benefits

  • 26 days holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years service and 30 days after 5 years service
  • Annual leave allowance (for bank) or remove for term time
  • Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
  • Up to 5 days of carers leave per year
  • Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
  • A generous local government salary related pension
  • Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
  • 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
  • Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the TeamThe Flood Risk Planning and Consenting Team act as statutory planning consultees for surface water drainage on all major planning applications and carry out our role as regulatory authority for works affecting ordinary watercourses. The team provides adviceon over 1200 proposed major developments per year, as well as providing pre-application advice and support on planning policy. Its a busy, friendly and active team; we can often be found out for a collective walk or volunteering to plant trees.We are passionate advocates for Sustainable Drainage (SuDS), climate change action and green infrastructure, and seek to enhance development in the county so that it provides better water quality, amenity and biodiversity benefits, as well as reducing floodrisk.To help us achieve our goals we are looking for an officer to work within the team to:
  • Assess planning applications against requirements for sustainable drainage within the National Planning Policy Framework and Technical Standards
  • Provide advice to Local Planning Authority consultations and developers on drainage schemes
  • Carry out assessments of Ordinary Watercourse consent applications
  • Investigate and answer customer flood risk enquiries
Shortlisting CriteriaAs part of the application process, you will be asked to answer the following questions along with uploading your CV:
  1. What are your motivations for applying
  2. What knowledge do you have of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and the Town and Country Planning processes
  3. Please tell us about, and provide examples of, your experience creating, reviewing and influencing plans, designs and calculations relating to drainage or engineering.
  4. Please tell us about, and provide examples of, your experience analysing reports or data against set criteria and providing written feedback.
  5. Please provide examples from your work and/or home life that evidence your ability to communicate with different stakeholders and create positive change.
You will need to manage your own workload effectively to meet tight deadlines while being a part of a dynamic and busy team. As well as this, you must be a confident communicator and negotiator, capable of explaining technical information clearly and sensitively.In addition, you will be confident using IT systems with experience of using spreadsheets and GIS.We welcome applicants with transferrable skills and there will be detailed on the job and formal training opportunities for the successful candidates. We also offer opportunities for hybrid working including days working from home if desirable.At Surrey we work together openly and honestly to provide our residents with an excellent service that is inclusive and respectful of all. We offer a wide range of benefits that allow you to develop within your career without having to sacrifice your work/lifebalance.You can read more about our benefits, vision and values on our website by clicking apply.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/01/2024.Interviews will take place in the week commencing 08/01/2024.Contact DetailsFor an informal discussion please contact Amy Rodwell onWe look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
  • The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
  • The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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