Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid
Salary: Starting Salary is £40,777 (Level 1) rising to £44,075 (Level 4) per annum (pro rata for part‑time) (Pay award pending)
Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
About the Role
The Traffic & Flood Risk Management team within Traffic & Safety seeks to deliver an excellent customer focused service in an efficient, effective and economic manner, with specific focus on the Council's role as Highway and Lead Local Flood Authority. The Principal Officer's primary purpose is to support Technical Lead to deliver the City Council's flooding duties, seeking ways to drive innovation in flood risk management, whilst adhering to Corporate, Departmental and Government priorities.
The role is required to support the investigation of flooding matters, evaluate options to resolve issues and develop assets vital to the long‑term sustainability of the Service Area. The post holder will also be expected to think and operate strategically, establishing and leading on new projects which connect day to day delivery with longer term service objectives. They will support the team's forward‑looking plans that strengthen the city's flood resilience, improve the management of key infrastructure and support the Council's goals and statutory responsibilities.
The role will support the team's continuous improvement, identify opportunities for innovation and promote effective collaboration across teams and partners to deliver a cohesive, future focused service. We are looking for a proactive and efficient individual, who can put citizens and customers first and work with a range of internal and external stakeholders. They must also be organised and have excellent communication skills to ensure that the outputs of the service area are maintained to professional standards. Please outline in your application how you meet the six bullet points below.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- To undertake the statutory functions of the Council's Lead Local Flood Authority duties as required by the Flood Risk Regulations 2009, Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and Land Drainage Act 1991, with a clear focus on citizen outcomes and delivery of Local Flood Risk Management Strategy actions in line with the national strategy and local priorities.
- To work proactively in a multi‑functional transportation / flood mitigation team environment, securing new funding arrangements through researching and submitting funding bids / applications on behalf of the service and its partners with provision of clear effective communication to Leadership and Councillors.
- To maintain effective partnerships with internal teams, neighbouring authorities and external agencies in addition to supporting proactive engagement with communities and citizens at risk of flooding to promote improved resilience and self‑help measures and work collaboratively with Emergency Planning to ensure the delivery of a cohesive flood response.
- To commission and manage flood risk studies and flood management projects in partnership with other agencies, internal teams and local authorities, using external funding and delivering on time and to budget, in compliance with the Council's procurement and financial policies.
- To provide technical advice on planning applications and sustainable drainage systems ensuring alignment with planning policy and climate resilience objectives as well as supporting internal teams with advice and input to Council led schemes to improve the management of surface water.
- To develop and maintain a comprehensive register of flood risk management assets and records through improved data management and risk‑based approaches to support decision making and continuous improvement and efficiencies in service delivery.
For informal enquiries please contact Callum Smith – Service Manager, Flood Risk Management and Highway Technical Services, by telephone on 0115 8765253 or by email at callum.smith@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 31stJuly 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: Monday 17th August/Tuesday 18th August 2026
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Principal Officer – Flood Risk Management in Nottingham employer: Nottingham City Council
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