Flood Risk Analysis

This 12-month graduate placement is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have recently graduated (within the last 18 months) with a degree in a relevant discipline, such as Information Technology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography or a related subject.

As part of the Flood Risk Analysis team, you will support the production of accurate flood risk information that underpins Natural Resources Wales' flood risk management work. The primary focus of the placement will be the development and maintenance of hydraulic flood maps and models, helping to provide the evidence used to understand and manage flood risk across Wales.

Working alongside experienced specialists, you will gain practical experience in hydraulic modelling, geospatial analysis, data management and flood mapping techniques. You will support the delivery of hydraulic mapping and modelling programmes, including flood map production, model development and related technical analysis. You will contribute to national mapping and modelling programmes that support communities, the environment and evidence-based decision making.

In addition to your core Flood Risk Analysis responsibilities, you will gain exposure to Development and Flood Risk (DFR) work. You will provide assistance to DFR activities as required, gaining experience of how flood risk evidence informs planning and development decisions. This will provide an opportunity to understand how flood risk evidence is applied to planning and development management processes, broadening your understanding of flood risk management within NRW.

You will benefit from a comprehensive training and development programme and work closely with the Principal Advisor and other experienced specialists, who will provide mentoring, coaching and support throughout your placement. You will also have opportunities to spend time with other flood risk management teams, developing an understanding of how different specialisms contribute to managing flood risk across Wales.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career, learn from industry experts and make a meaningful contribution to work that helps build resilience to flood risk across Wales.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face-to-face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

What you will do:

• Support the delivery of hydraulic mapping and modelling, and Development and Flood Risk (DFR) work plans.
• Maintain records and information in line with regulations/legislation and agreed standards.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Participate in external meetings with other members of the team.
• Interact with peers in other NRW teams.
• Other work as directed by the line manager.
• Manage health and safety issues on a day-to-day basis and contribute to a positive health, safety and well-being culture.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills:

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.

• A graduate qualification in Information Technology or an environmental and sustainability related discipline from a higher education institution.
• Good written and verbal skills and the ability to communicate confidently, with excellent customer service skills.
• Good inter-personal skills with the ability to work under pressure using your own initiative in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Desirable: Full UK driving licence.

Welsh Language level requirements:

• Essential: Level A1 - Entry level Welsh language levels.

Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Additional Information:

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

Benefits:

• Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme).
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days.
• Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Health and wellbeing benefits and support.
• Weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose.

We’re passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year.

We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on a variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses.

We are a bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards. Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills.