Job Introduction
Since it was first built in 1960s Milton Keynes has uniquely placed water management at the forefront of its design. A series of balancing lakes and linear parks throughout the city help control water and ensure its management sustainably.
We're hiring a Flood Resilience and Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) Officer to play a vital role in ensuring flood risk is managed for the residents and businesses of Milton Keynes.
You’ll do this by providing responses to planning applications undertaking project work as well as enforcement action where required.
We particularly welcome applicants with planning background, GIS and data management skills, knowledge of undertaking section 19 flood investigations, skills in land drainage investigation and enforcement and community flood resilience and engagement skill.
The role is based primarily at our city centre offices, but often travel will be required across the city. An in-depth training induction programme will be provided for the successful candidate.
This role is may suitable for home working, following an assessment. Home-based roles require a minimum of one day in the office and site visits when required.
Interviews for this role will be held on 9 and 11 September.
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Ensure correspondence received by the Flood and Water Management team is dealt with in a timely and effective manner and all appropriate records are kept up to date.
- Work with other officers to develop knowledge of surface water drainage matters and ultimately assist with the review of the planning applications and preparation of planning consultation responses.
- Work with local communities to help them prepare for and respond to flooding, provide support to local flood groups.
- Support with organising meetings, setting agendas, report on progress and support with meetings.
- Communicate flood risk and drainage issues effectively with various customers, ensuring any enquiries are responded in a timely manner.
- Assist in developing and implementing flood management schemes and identifying partnership funding, projects and studies, which aid the reduction of flood risk across Milton Keynes.
- Following a flood, assist with coordinating flood investigation Section 19 reports of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010).
- Undertake investigations and enforcement action as per the Land and Drainage Act 1991 and in accordance with adopted Flood and Water Management: Land Drainage Enforcement Policy.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a degree and/or equivalent level of professional qualification in a relevant Subject e.g. food risk management, town planning, geography, civil engineering.
- Someone who is flexible. You will work in different locations with Civic offices being the main base and undertaking site visits across Milton Keynes, travel outside of the city may be required.
- Ability to understand and interpret often complex, technical data and reports.
- Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and be able to work well under pressure.
- Enjoys talking to people and trying to put things right.
- An understanding of the statutory functions of the Lead Local Flood Authority as defined in the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and Land Drainage Act 1991.
- Evidence of a driving licence with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
