32758 - Local Levy Advisor
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,198 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Fixed Term Up to 12 months |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Tewkesbury |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 32758 |
Summary
Do you want to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about protecting the nation against natural threats and hazards? If so, this vacancy could be for you.
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Trent Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) Team as a Lead Local Flood Authority Advisor to cover maternity leave.
In this role you will:
Work closely with our partner organisations to deliver schemes that help to reduce flood risk and enhance the environment across the English Severn and Wye Catchment.
Support Risk Management Authorities in the writing and approval of business cases.
Assist Risk Management Authorities in building a robust pipeline of future projects.
Find opportunities for joint working / collaboration.
Gather and interpret data from a range of sources to review / report on project performance.
Be comfortable delivering innovative solutions to flood risk such as Nature Based Solutions/Natural Flood Management, community led initiatives or Property Flood Resilience.
Identify training needs, build knowledge and share information.
Guide Risk Management Authorities through Environment Agency process requirements and streamline them where possible.
Input to Regional Flood and Coastal Committee / Finance Sub Committee Meetings as required.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
The Trent RFCC Local Levy team is funded by the Committee to support Lead Local Flood Authorities in their delivery of projects and programmes across the catchment. We are a friendly, high performing and welcoming team that work flexibly to provide a variety of services depending on the specific needs of each LLFA ensuring that the levy raised is invested wisely and achieves the maximum outcomes possible for people and the environment.
Experience/skills required
The role requires you to be an engaging and enthusiastic part of the team with the ability to work with a wide range of teams and individuals. You will have experience of developing and delivering integrated high-quality projects and programmes on time and to budget.
Additionally, you should:
Have Excellent stakeholder, partner and customer engagement skills
A background in Flood Risk (FCRM) or Environmental (WLB) management.
Previous involvement in project / programme management.
Be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Experience of writing project proposals and business cases.
An ability to analyse and interpret data.
Be comfortable delivering high quality work to tight deadlines.
Have a track record of dealing with complex situations.
Be flexible, resourceful and prioritise work to deliver the best outcomes.
Have a positive attitude and the ability to work independently to prioritise workloads.
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Trent Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) Team as a Lead Local Flood Authority Advisor to cover maternity leave.
In this role you will:
Work closely with our partner organisations to deliver schemes that help to reduce flood risk and enhance the environment across the English Severn and Wye Catchment.
Support Risk Management Authorities in the writing and approval of business cases.
Assist Risk Management Authorities in building a robust pipeline of future projects.
Find opportunities for joint working / collaboration.
Gather and interpret data from a range of sources to review / report on project performance.
Be comfortable delivering innovative solutions to flood risk such as Nature Based Solutions/Natural Flood Management, community led initiatives or Property Flood Resilience.
Identify training needs, build knowledge and share information.
Guide Risk Management Authorities through Environment Agency process requirements and streamline them where possible.
Input to Regional Flood and Coastal Committee / Finance Sub Committee Meetings as required.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
The Trent RFCC Local Levy team is funded by the Committee to support Lead Local Flood Authorities in their delivery of projects and programmes across the catchment. We are a friendly, high performing and welcoming team that work flexibly to provide a variety of services depending on the specific needs of each LLFA ensuring that the levy raised is invested wisely and achieves the maximum outcomes possible for people and the environment.
Experience/skills required
The role requires you to be an engaging and enthusiastic part of the team with the ability to work with a wide range of teams and individuals. You will have experience of developing and delivering integrated high-quality projects and programmes on time and to budget.
Additionally, you should:
Have Excellent stakeholder, partner and customer engagement skills
A background in Flood Risk (FCRM) or Environmental (WLB) management.
Previous involvement in project / programme management.
Be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Experience of writing project proposals and business cases.
An ability to analyse and interpret data.
Be comfortable delivering high quality work to tight deadlines.
Have a track record of dealing with complex situations.
Be flexible, resourceful and prioritise work to deliver the best outcomes.
Have a positive attitude and the ability to work independently to prioritise workloads.