Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Advisor - Dorset Coast - 17833

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South West
Blandford Forum
Rivers House Blandford
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Risk Management, Strategy, Analytical
£36,389
As a nation we need to improve the way we integrate adaptation to flooding and coastal change into daily activities and projects, as well as long-term place based strategic investment plans and management strategies. As an Advisor you will be part of a team that provides the strategic direction and delivery for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management for the Dorset Coast. You will help develop a shared vision for communities at risk of coastal erosion and flooding, helping to build our skills and relationships with Risk Management Authority (RMA) partners. You will help to deliver a collaborative vision using a variety of approaches including strategic flood and coastal planning and climate adaptation, to enhance community resilience.

You will help identify cross cutting issues and wider opportunities to deliver flood and coastal erosion risk management improvements as well as supporting growth and infrastructure development. Working with other RMAs and infrastructure providers, you will build and maintain strong working relationships, helping with strategic deliver of plans and policies on the coast such as the coastal monitoring programme and Shoreline Management Plans.
Partnerships & Strategic Overview support the whole lifecycle of our flood and coastal risk management assets. We use a wide range of skills to help us plan for the future. They include the analysis of data to inform future investment plans, engagement with communities and professional partners and developing strategic approaches to future flood risk management. We work in partnership with communities and other organisations to protect people and property from future flood risk.
We are looking for individuals with a track record and proven experience of working with others and building effective working relationships. A knowledge of coastal processes, coastal adaptation and data analysis skills in a coastal context are essential in this role. Previous experience of working with strategic groups or forums on the coast would be desirable. Good negotiation and persuasion skills and the ability to achieve successful outcomes with those with differing viewpoints are required. Experience of helping to develop a strategic approach to delivering outcomes and good leadership skills are also required. Programme and project management experience is necessary. You will need to demonstrate your experience of partnership working, stakeholder engagement, influencing and persuasion skills to be successful in this role. The post holder will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, be working towards being incorporated with a professional body i.e. CIWEM.
Matt Akers, Team Leader for Partnerships and Strategic Overview Dorset and Wiltshire, 07810757932, or Dave Picksley, Senior Coastal Advisor, on 07825035722.

18/06/2021, 23:55 hours

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