Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Officer (R)
About The Role
This is a professional role within Sefton Council's Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Team. Working to the Principal Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Officer, the postholder will support delivery of the Council's approach to managing flood and coastal erosion risk. The role combines technical advice, planning application assessment, project and asset support, partnership working and engagement with communities.
The FCERM Team takes a long-term approach to understanding and managing flood and coastal erosion risk, developing strategies, policies and projects that improve resilience and support sustainable communities. The team also hosts the North West Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to work of regional and national significance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Principal Officer and contributing to delivery of the Council's Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management service plan.
- Assisting in the implementation of the Council’s flood and coastal erosion risk management powers and duties.
- Supporting flood and coastal projects and helping manage Council assets that perform a flood and coastal erosion risk management function.
- Providing technical advice
- Support and make recommendations in the assessment of planning applications.
- Assisting with revenue and capital budget management
- Assist with the direction, co-ordination, training and development of employees within the Team.
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of complex technical reports.
- Assist in the preparation of committee reports and attend working groups and public meetings as necessary
- Advise on and implement the latest standards, legislation and new developments.
- Undertake compliance activity ranging from advising members of the public through to enforcement action.
This role would suit a flood and coastal erosion risk management professional with a relevant degree, sound technical and analytical skills, experience of working with complex information, and the ability to communicate clearly with a range of audiences. Experience of GIS, works commissioning and budget management will be particularly relevant.
Please see Appendix A for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.
The closing date for this vacancy is 22nd October 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).
The closing date for this vacancy is 22nd October 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).
Provisional interview dates are week commencing 16th November 2026.
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
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How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please fully complete the online expression of interest.
