Principal Officer Flood Risk Management

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Competency Framework

Number of posts

1

Interview date

30th October 2025

Closing Date

13 October 2025 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council is a Lead Local Flood Authority seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individual to work in the Authority's Flood Risk Management Team.

Having at least 5 years' experience in flood risk management, drainage or planning you will play a key role in delivering strategic flood risk management objectives. You should have an understanding of flood hydrology, hydraulic modelling, drainage and surface water management responsibilities and how these fit in with the current and future planning and development processes.

You will need excellent interpersonal skills, be an effective communicator and comfortable and experienced in negotiating with customers and stakeholders. You must have a high level of personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care and the ability to solve problems and meet targets both as an individual and team player.

You will be part of a team responsible for managing flood risk across Nottinghamshire and will help control the County Council's investment in drainage and flood alleviation. You should be able to work to your own initiative, meet objectives and have a willingness to broaden your own knowledge, skills and experience.

In return for your commitment, we offer a range of benefits including personal development opportunities, Vivup employee discount benefits scheme, work/life balance policies and practices, generous pension scheme, 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, a strong supportive management team and the opportunity to work within a friendly inclusive environment.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference working with Nottinghamshire Communities. We don't expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification, if your experience looks a little different and you think you can bring value to the role we'd like to learn more about you.

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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.