Flood Risk Officer

Flooding and climate change are among the biggest challenges facing local authorities today. At Conwy County Borough Council, we are investing in the resilience of our communities, infrastructure and natural environment, and we're looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Flood Risk Officer to help lead that work. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering flood risk management across the county, protecting homes, businesses and vital infrastructure while helping to shape strategic priorities for the future. Working as part of our Flood Risk and Infrastructure Team, you will combine technical expertise, leadership and partnership working to deliver innovative solutions that reduce flood risk and improve resilience across Conwy. What You'll Be Doing No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. You will:

• Lead the delivery of local and national flood risk management strategies and action plans.
• Oversee Conwy's responsibilities as a Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB) and consenting authority.
• Drive flood investigations, hydraulic modelling, mapping projects and the management of flood risk assets and data.
• Secure and manage funding opportunities that deliver long-term benefits for communities.
• Manage projects, budgets and technical programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Work closely with Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales, developers, consultants, elected members, communities and regional partners.
• Support, develop and mentor team members to deliver high-quality services.
• Play a key role in emergency planning and response arrangements as part of the Flood Duty Officer rota.