Flood and Coastal Risk Management - Advisor - Natural Flood Management

We are on an ambitious journey to embed nature-based solutions at the heart of flood resilience. As outlined in our FCERM Strategy and Roadmap, Natural Flood Management (NFM) plays a vital role in reducing flood risk while delivering wider benefits for nature, communities and society.

Responsibilities

• Support the £25 million NFM Programme through project tracking, grant management and secretariat support.
• Mainstream innovative approaches trialled through the programme into the wider FCERM investment portfolio.
• Coordinate the NFM Community of Practice and respond to stakeholder enquiries.
• Lead specific workstreams – such as environmental and hydrological monitoring, permitting or asset management – with initiative and independence.
• Hybrid working with some travel and overnight stays. Respond to incidents as required, with full support and training available.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Natural Flood Management – commissioning, funding, delivery and up-scaling.
• Project and grant management experience.
• Experience with EA processes and governance (e.g. Scheme of Delegation, assurance).
• Strong stakeholder relationship building with a wide range of delivery bodies.
• Clear, effective communication skills.
• Strong digital and data skills – coding, Power BI, Power Automate, and effective use of tracking and filing systems.
• Proficiency with GIS tools and spatial data analysis.

How to Apply

Contact Eleanor Heron (eleanor.heron@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Jon Hollis (jon.hollis@environment-agency.gov.uk) if you have any questions. Interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 3 November.