Assistant Flood Investigation Officer

- Suffolk County Council - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
- £32,076 - £34,834 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week (part time working considered)
- Fixed term or Secondment for 2 years, due to funding
We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment.
If you are too, join us as an Assistant Flood Investigation Officer and make a huge and meaningful impact.
Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.
Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.
Reimagine the possibilities.
We can offer you the opportunity to join a team committed to reducing flood risk. If you lack the skills and experience, but show ambition, we will support your training fully.
Do you have:
- Enthusiasm and drive to work in a dedicated team? We engage successfully with communities, technical consultants, and partner organisations to investigate flooding.
- Organisation and communication skills you can apply to collecting evidence and sharing information?
- Passion to collaborate and find solutions to make a positive difference for the people of Suffolk and our environment?
Your role and responsibilities
As an Assistant Flood Investigation Officer, you will play a key role in identifying ways to reduce flood risk for the people of Suffolk by:
- supporting the team to collect evidence and investigate causes of floods
- organising regular communication with landowners, communities, elected representatives and other stakeholders
- supporting property owners and communities to understand flood risk and take steps to become more resilient.
You will need:
- to be educated to degree level or have equal experience in a relevant subject
- experience in using project management skills to plan, organise and monitor the delivery of your work
- excellent communication skills to engage and influence a range of stakeholders.
The team
You will be based in the Flood and Water Management Team that acts as the Lead Local Flood Authority for Suffolk. You will have the opportunity to regularly collaborate with the Environment Agency, water companies, local planning authorities, developers, the public, and elected representatives to reduce flood risk across Suffolk.
You will join dedicated staff from various Council services. We are passionate and experienced in creating a better environment for Suffolk's people. You will have chances to create professional networks and relationships. These opportunities will span various organisations and fields. All our team members are committed to improving the service and are empowered to innovate and deliver their own ideas.
We will offer you:
- support and funding to achieve academic and professional qualifications
- the opportunity to help the people and environment of Suffolk
- a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment of fellow professionals.
Travel and workplace requirements
- Frequent Travel Essential - We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but in this role, you will need to travel to locations away from your contractual base, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.
- Hybrid - This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home and working from an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements. #LI-Hybrid
For more information
For an informal discussion, please contact Matt Hullis (he/him) by calling 01473 264446 or emailing matt.hullis@suffolk.gov.uk
If you are considering applying for a secondment, please read the secondment policy and ensure you have sought permission to apply before completing your application.
To apply please ensure
- you read the Job and Person Profile (docx) before applying for this job opportunity
- you upload a copy of your CV (with no name or personal details included) when completing your online application
- when writing your Supporting Statement template (docx), please answer the following questions:
Question 1 - Give an example of when you have worked collaboratively with partner organisations or community groups to achieve shared goals. How did you use your role to build relationships and handle any conflicts?
Question 2 - Tell me about a time when you have used your project management skills to successfully plan and deliver a piece of work. What processes and tools did you use? How did you handle changing priorities or deadlines?
Question 3 - Give an example of when you have used specialist knowledge (relating to flood risk management if possible) to provide guidance or advice to a non-expert audience. How did you ensure the information was accessible and understandable?
Closing date: 11.30pm 23 January 2024.
Interview date: 30 January 2024.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.