Principal Flood and Coastal Compliance & Partnerships Lead

As Principal Flood and Coastal Compliance & Partnerships Lead, you'll lead the delivery of flood and coastal risk management activities across Somerset. You'll oversee specialist programmes and projects, manage key partnerships and ensure the Council meets its responsibilities as the Lead Local Flood Authority. How You'll Make a Difference

• Lead and develop a team of flood risk professionals, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee flood and coastal risk management projects, programmes and budgets.
• Manage flood investigations, drainage responsibilities and compliance activities.
• Build strong partnerships with the Environment Agency, water companies and other key stakeholders.
• Provide specialist advice to support decision-making and service improvement.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities to support flood resilience initiatives.
  
  Are you passionate about helping communities become more resilient to flooding and coastal change?, Strong knowledge of flood risk management legislation, policy and best practice.
• Experience working within flood risk management, drainage, coastal or related services.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience of managing complex projects, programmes and resources.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective partnerships.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.