Job Description

Principal Flood Risk Officer
Are you passionate about making a difference in flood risk management and the environment? Peterborough City Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative Principal Flood Risk Officer to lead our efforts in safeguarding the community against flood risks and ensuring sustainable water management.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Local Flood Authority Duties: Coordinate and manage statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Highways Act 1980, and related regulations.
Planning Application Consultations: Oversee responses to planning applications for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and surface water flood risk.
Strategy Development: Prepare local strategies and policies on water, flood, and climate change adaptation.
Liaison Role: Act as the key interface between the council and external partners in the private and public sectors.
Collaborative Projects: Work alongside the Flood Risk Team, Highway Development team and external partners on innovative SuDS applications for new developments and historic areas.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in protecting Peterborough from flood risks and promoting sustainable development.
Agile Working: Greater job flexibility and worklife balance through our excellent agile working policy.
Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to making a positive impact.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development in the field of flood risk management with membership of a relevant Institute encouraged and funded!
Apply Now! Be part of a forward-thinking council dedicated to creating a safer and more sustainable future for Peterborough or if you have any questions feel free to contact the hiring manager Nick Greaves directly at !
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension schemexe2x80xa6

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics scheme
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.

All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact , we will work with you to meet your needs.
We proudly serve the vibrant and diverse communities of Peterborough and are committed to reflecting this diversity within our team. A diverse workforce benefits everyone our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.