Group Manager - Flood Risk Management

Full Time, Permanent

This role is an exciting and unique opportunity to lead dynamic teams and drive the Council’s approach and strategy to flood risk and transport data management, meeting the aims and objectives of City Plan as well as the climate and ecological emergencies.

The role includes a blend of strategic policy making and project delivery. Specific activities include:

 

• Delivery of the Council’s obligations as Lead Local Flood Authority.
• Take a lead role in flood risk management schemes such as Resilient Frome and Bedminster Green River Restoration.
• Promote and direct partnership working with other Risk Management Authorities such as the Environment Agency and Wessex Water.
• Oversee the identification, promotion and completion of flood risk improvement projects using a risk-based and prioritisation approach.
• Supervise, motivate and mentor team members including allocation of resources in the delivery of projects across the Council.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact peter.woodhouse@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.