Flood Engagement Officer - Slough, United Kingdom - National Flood Forum

National Flood Forum

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Slough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

FLOOD ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

Number of jobs 1

Region Slough, Berkshire

City/Town N/A

Post Type permanent

Working Pattern Full Time hours per week.

Role Type Operational delivery

Salary Range £21,000 - £25,000

Security checks DBS check required

Additional information

This position is home based but with extensive travel within the Berkshire area and can involve travel across England & Wales
A full driving licence and access to a car is essential for the role
The role requires time flexibility including evening and occasional weekend work
DBS check and references will be obtained.

Job description

An Engagement Officer for the National Flood Forum (NFF) is a diverse and rewarding job role involving working with communities at risk of flooding to give them a voice in the future of their flood risk.

It also includes working with Flood Risk Management teams in the Environment Agency, County & Local Councils, Water Companies & other potential partners.

Key skills required are:

- verbal & written communication at all levels (grassroots & professional bodies)
- personal strengths i.e., warm, approachable, patient & genuinely compassionate
- listening skills
- confidence and enthusiasm
- self-motivation and proactive
- being a team player

About The National Flood Forum

The National Flood Forum is a charitable organisation that puts flooded people at the heart of their policies and the work they strive to achieve.

We are the only organisation dedicated to issues around flooding.

We give support to people at risk before, during and after flood catastrophes and work to achieve a voice for those at the grassroots of flood risk.

Exceptional time is given to engagement to create lasting relationships for those that need to reduce their flood risk.

Support to those at flood risk is an everyday work expectation and we also provide bespoke services as tools to extend this support.

- _Engagement _

Flood Action Groups (a bespoke NFF initiative now identified internationally)
Networks bringing people together, communities & professional bodies.

- _Flood recovery _

Going into the heart of a flooded communities to support & guide people through a plethora of issues that they face.

- _Flood exhibitions_ - of resilience and resistance advice and information
- _Insurance_ - advice & information
- _A Helpline_ - a guiding, supporting, listening service

TO APPLY
For further details about the role or informal discussion please contact Amanda Davies

Your CV (maximum 2 sides)
Supporting statement (maximum 1 side) demonstrating how you meet the requirements and why working for the National Flood Forum appeals to you.

or post:
National Flood Forum, PO Box 7643, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 9BL

Salary:
£21,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: