Job Introduction
Milton Keynes has uniquely placed water management at the forefront of its design since the City’s inception in the 1960s. A series of balancing lakes and linear parks throughout the city help control water and ensure it is managed in a sustainable manner. This importance of sustainable water management across and throughout Milton Keynes has continued to grow and so we are looking to expand our Flood and Water Management team.
We are looking for two Flood Resilience and SuDS Officers to join our team.
These two roles will support on a variety of workstreams including:
- Surface water drainage in relation to planning applications
- Community flood group engagement
- Co-ordinating the Council’s Flood and Water Management Partnership
- Responding to customer enquiries on flood and water related matters
- Flood risk project support
- Flood investigations and enforcement
This roles provide an opportunity to further develop your skills and an excellent training package will be provided.
The role is based primarily at Synergy Park, but some travel will be required across the city.
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 planning applications and preparation of consultation responses.
- Work with local communities to help them prepare for and respond to flooding.
- Support with organising meetings, set agendas, report on progress and support the chair of the MK Flood and Water Management Partnership, chaired by a cabinet member of MKCC.
- Communicate flood risk and drainage issues effectively with various customers, ensuring any enquiries are responded to fully 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 to assist with coordinating flood risk investigations under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010).
The Ideal Candidate
- A relevant degree and/or equivalent level of professional qualification in a relevant subject e.g. geography, flood risk management, civil engineering, town planning.
- An understanding of Flood and Water Management related legislation and policy e.g. Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and Land Drainage Act 1991.
- Ability to understand, analyse and interpret often complex, technical data and reports.
- Ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines and be able to work well under pressure.
- Effective communication skills.
- Desire to learn new skills across the breadth of flood and water management.
- Flexibility to work in different locations with Synergy Park being the main base.
- Valid UK Driving Licence is essential as travel will be required for this role.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
