Flood and Coastal Risk Management Team Member - 32016

Flood and Coastal Risk Management Team Member - 32016
1
East of England
Huntingdon , Ipswich , Norwich
DEFRA GRP DRAGONFLY HOUSE, NR3 1UB, DEFRA GRP EA BRAMPTON OFFICE, PE28 4NE, DEFRA GRP EA ICENI HOUSE, IP3 9JD
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Environment & Sustainability, Geography, Planning, Risk Management
Full Time, Part Time
£29,751

20/10/2025, 23:55 hours

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Help Shape a Flood-Resilient Future.

Flooding is a growing challenge as climate change and economic development reshape East Anglia. The Environment Agency leads the strategic response to all sources of flooding, helping communities and the environment adapt and thrive.

We’re looking for a proactive Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer to join our Partnerships and Strategic Overview (PSO) Team. In this dynamic and rewarding role you’ll help better protect people, property, and places across East Anglia from the impacts of flooding. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference — not just in how we manage flood risk today, but in how we prepare for tomorrow.

In this varied role, you will:
• Use flood risk data and modelling to inform planning decisions.
• Evaluate flood risk assessments and provide expert advice.
• Assess flood risk activity permit applications and their potential impacts.
• Share flood risk data and advice with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with communities and partners to build understanding and drive action.
• Take part in incident response when flooding occurs.

In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.

It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.

Find out more about working with us: environmentagencycareers.co.uk
The Partnerships and Strategic Overview (PSO) Team, part of Local Operations, works with communities and partners to better understand and manage flood risk.

Our 4 main work areas include: using evidence (data, modelling, mapping); providing strategic direction; developing and delivering projects; and regulating activities like planning and permitting.

Our aim is to help our communities and environment be climate resilient - so when flooding happens, it causes less damage and recovery is quicker for everyone.
As an entry level grade we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those with an interest in engineering, geography or science discipline.

Essential:
- Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve planned outcomes.
- Good communication skills to quickly develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to deliver work to time and quality by planning, gathering, tracking, and maintaining data/information.
- Ability to translate complex information for a range of different customers and stakeholders
- A desire to progress your own learning and development.
- Flexibility to the needs of the organisation and openness to new ways of working.

Helpful:
- Practical knowledge of GIS software.
- Degree in a relevant field such engineering, geography, or science.
- A full UK driving licence

You will be given specialist/ on the job training.
Regular office attendance is expected at Norwich, Ipswich or Brampton (Huntington, PE28 4NE) and there is flexibility to work from home at times.

The post is full-time although we support requests for flexible working patterns.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this. Also detailed is our benefits package, including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund.

This role does NOT qualify for skilled worker sponsorship. Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for advice.

Interviews are planned to be held in early November, in person in Brampton (Huntingdon) but may be subject to change.

If you have any questions please contact Kathryn Pettit – kathryn.pettit@environment-agency.gov.uk
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Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.

Describe a successful piece of work which you have delivered, under difficult circumstances, and the steps you personally took to achieve it.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Describe a time when you’ve developed relationships with customers or partners to deliver better outcomes.
Influences and Persuades Others
Describe a time when you have persuaded a professional partner, stakeholder or customer to do something that they were initially reluctant to do.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the  Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.