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Introduction

Are you a flood risk specialist looking to make a real difference in a diverse and evolving urban setting? Lewisham is a borough shaped by its waterways, where open rivers run through parks and residential areas, reflecting a long-standing connection to water. With active, engaged communities and a strong local identity, this is a role that offers exciting opportunities to lead sustainable drainage and flood risk initiatives that support climate resilience and community wellbeing.

What’s the role? …

You will lead the Council’s flood risk management work, driving our strategic approach to understanding the risks the borough faces, while working with colleagues across highways, public realm, parks, planning and beyond to develop and deliver sustainable drainage, natural flood management and wider nature-based work to transform the urban landscape.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance.
Local Government Pension scheme.
Flexible working and family friendly policies.
Season ticket and bicycle loans.
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships.
Supportive staff networks.

What we’re looking for

You will have strong technical expertise on flood risk management aligned with a passion for the positive ways water and nature can shape the urban environment. We’re looking for someone who can turn strategy into action with the organisational skills and capacity to drive flood resilience work working alongside and managing a wide range of stakeholders across the Council, the borough and beyond.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but will also involve working in locations across the borough. The Council also operates a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

Must hold a relevant qualification in transport/engineering/flood risk, or be educated to degree level, or equivalent experience

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs.

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st July 2025, 23:59,

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

Flood Risk Manager