Land Drainage and Flood Risk Officer - Planning Policy

Job Posted: 4 December 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Grade 10, £35,488 to £38,232 per annum
• Industries: Engineering Public Sector

37 hours per week

Being an island the way we manage water and flood risk is crucial, and we are looking for a confident and professional person to fill this post to support the Council’s duties as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and Local Planning Authority (LPA).

You will provide advice to other council departments, elected members, outside agencies, developers/applicants, and the public on matters related to drainage and flood risk.

The role will also involve assisting Planning and Enforcement colleagues in relation to breaches of planning and land drainage legislation, assisting with SuDS approval and flood investigations, and checking on-site drainage works are compliant with approved plans and conditions.

You will also act as a specialist technical advisor assisting with the review, assessment and determination of applications for Ordinary Watercourse Consent, as well as planning applications where drainage and/or flood risk are being considered.

You will be a key team member within an authority that strives for positive outcomes to build a brighter future for the Island.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact James Brewer on  [email protected]

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

 The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.