Job Introduction
About Us
At Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), we are dedicated to creating a sustainable and resilient environment for our communities. Our Environment & Circular Economy service area leads the charge in managing and mitigating flood risks across Oxfordshire. We are committed to agile working, ensuring our employees have the support they need to deliver outstanding results, wherever they are based. Our values—Always learning, Be kind and care, Equality and integrity in all we do, Taking responsibility, and Daring to do it differently—guide everything we do.
About the Role
We are looking for a Team Leader for Flood Risk Management to join our team. This role is pivotal in leading our flood risk management efforts. You will be responsible for developing partnerships, policies, and community engagement strategies to ensure the council meets its statutory duties as the Lead Local Flood Authority. Your key responsibilities will include collaborating with risk management agencies and internal teams to mitigate flood risks, developing and implementing flood risk management strategies, policies, and delivery plans, and identifying funding opportunities while managing budgets. You will also lead and respond to strategic planning consultations, project manage the Oxfordshire Flood Risk Management Strategy, and ensure compliance with government policies and legislative changes. Additionally, you will promote the use of Sustainable Drainage Systems, support the Cabinet Member with responsibilities for flooding, and manage and motivate a team to deliver high-quality services.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with a relevant level 6 qualification or equivalent experience in a related field. You should have proven experience in developing and delivering multi-agency initiatives, strategies, and policies, along with strong knowledge of flood and water legislation and climate change issues. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are essential, as is experience in partnership working with internal and external stakeholders. You should also be adept at managing data collection, interpretation, and reporting. A valid driving license and access to adequate transport are required. Desirable qualifications include experience in team management, budget management, and professional membership of an appropriate organisation.
Rewards and Benefits
Technology to support agile working where role permits
Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
Enhanced family friendly policies
Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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