Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

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Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Number of jobs available- - Region- London, South East

  • City/Town
  • Sevenoaks


  • Building/Site

  • Tonbridge Office


  • Grade

  • Staff Grade
  • Post Type
  • Permanent


  • Working Pattern

  • Full Time


  • Role Type

  • Internal Audit, Operational Delivery


  • Salary Minimum £29,70

  • Job description
  • We are the Environment Agency. We work in partnership with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to make a difference to people and businesses who are affected by flood risk now and in the future. We offer a rewarding career both in terms of personal development, positive work culture and supportive management.


We are looking for a highly motivated Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Officer to join two of the Kent South London and East Sussex (KSLES) Asset Performance teams.

The two teams are in the local river catchments of Mole and South London (MSL), and Medway and North Kent (MNK).

The work you do will help make a better place for people and wildlife.
The role attracts a variety of work, but key responsibilities will include:

  • Data and information management
  • Contract management
  • Planning and monitoring progress of work programmes
  • External engagement with customers to communicate our work, and develop relationships
  • Regular travel to meet with partners and undertake site visits
The opportunity to participate in out of hours incidents as part of a standby rota in our incident response management
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do.

You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.

This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.


  • The team
  • Asset Performance teams are asset managers covering large geographical river catchments and coastlines. We are responsible for the inspection, survey, assessment, maintenance, and operation of FCRM assets to reduce flood risk to people and property.

We take a flexible approach to work so there is opportunity to work from home, from the local office or depot and in the field on site visits.


  • Experience/skills required
  • The following skills and experience are required:
  • A qualification or experience in engineering / water / environmental or related would be beneficial
  • Analytical skills
  • Data management
  • Competent using IT and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite in particular Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Build effective working relationships
  • Team working skills
  • Dedicated to progressing your own development
The following qualities/experience would also be desirable but not essential:

  • Knowledge of flood and coastal risk management
  • Knowledge of asset management
  • Knowledge of health and safety in construction
  • Experience of working with customers which include members of the public, consultants & contractors
  • ArcGIS skills and an understanding of using outputs from flood risk models
  • Contact and additional informationThere is also a generous pension scheme and the opportunity for paid leave for environmental volunteering.
The role will be based at Medway House, TN11 9AS and interview dates to be confirmed.
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