Recruitment Hub (North Northamptonshire)
Flood Risk Officer
Flood Risk Officer at Recruitment Hub (North Northamptonshire), based in Northampton, East Midlands, paying £40,484 - £43,177 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £40,484 - £43,177 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Northampton, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
11% below the typical rate for local government
Reference 9360
About the role
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Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Full Time Contract Details: Permanent Salary Range : £40,484 - £43,177 Working Hours: 37 Location: Northampton Closing Date: 23/11/2026 Job Category: Environment Organisation: West Northamptonshire CouncilOur benefits
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join West Northamptonshire Council's Flood and Water Team and play a key role in managing flood risk and promoting sustainable development across the area.
As a Flood Risk Officer, you will provide specialist technical advice on surface water drainage and flood risk matters, helping the Council fulfil its responsibilities as the Lead Local Flood Authority and statutory consultee within the planning process
What will you be doing?
Working closely with developers, planning authorities, landowners and key stakeholders, you will assess drainage proposals for new developments, promote the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and help ensure that growth is delivered in a way that minimises flood risk and protects communities. You will also regulate activities affecting ordinary watercourses, reviewing applications and providing technical guidance to ensure works are sustainable, compliant and do not adversely impact water flow.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic flood risk management across West Northamptonshire, supporting the development of local standards, planning policies and flood risk strategies. Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you will help shape resilient places, protect local environments and support the delivery of sustainable growth across the county
About you
We're looking for a knowledgeable and motivated professional with experience in flood risk management, drainage design or a related environmental or engineering discipline. You will have a good understanding of hydrology, hydraulics and drainage principles, together with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to a wide range of audiences.
You will ideally have experience assessing surface water drainage proposals and an awareness of planning and development processes, together with knowledge of relevant legislation including the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Land Drainage Act 1991 and planning policy relating to sustainable drainage. A degree in a relevant subject such as civil engineering, environmental science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience, is essential.
About us
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything
Reference: 9360 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Recruitment Hub (North Northamptonshire)
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