34563 - Sustainable Places Senior Specialist
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £54,940 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Fixed Term Up to 12 Months |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 34563 |
Summary
You will represent the Environment Agency within the Lincolnshire Coast 2100+ Partnership, acting as the key Communications & Engagement interface between the Environment Agency, partners and customers with this reputationally, politically sensitive, and technically complex project.
You will have responsibility for shaping and influencing the both the Strategic Planning and Development Control responses that the EA make as a statutory consultee to planning consultations, as well as supporting the Local Planning Authority with their development of their Local Plan. Due to the nature of this technically complex project experience of influencing successful outcomes in this area of specialist work is essential.
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. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion.
The team
The Lincolnshire Coast 2100 team are working to develop the future flood risk management for the Lincolnshire Coast, from 2040 onwards, in partnership with other risk management authorities and our place making partners.
You’ll be part of the Lincolnshire Coast 2100+ team reporting to Deborah Higton, Area Coastal Flood Risk Manager.
Experience/skills required
Honours degree (or equivalent) and ideally a Masters level qualification in a relevant planning discipline
Work experience either within a Planning Authority or as an experienced statutory consultee to the planning process
Proactive, self-motivated and confident communicator, especially with difficult conversations.
The ability to prioritise a complex workload in a dynamic work environment
The ability to comfortably work in teams and independently
The ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.
Proven effective communication and excellent organisational skills
The successful candidate will need to have the skills, abilities and experience necessary to become fully effective within a short period.
As part of our team, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to turn strategic ambitions into tangible results on the ground.
You will have responsibility for shaping and influencing the both the Strategic Planning and Development Control responses that the EA make as a statutory consultee to planning consultations, as well as supporting the Local Planning Authority with their development of their Local Plan. Due to the nature of this technically complex project experience of influencing successful outcomes in this area of specialist work is essential.
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. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion.
The team
The Lincolnshire Coast 2100 team are working to develop the future flood risk management for the Lincolnshire Coast, from 2040 onwards, in partnership with other risk management authorities and our place making partners.
You’ll be part of the Lincolnshire Coast 2100+ team reporting to Deborah Higton, Area Coastal Flood Risk Manager.
Experience/skills required
Honours degree (or equivalent) and ideally a Masters level qualification in a relevant planning discipline
Work experience either within a Planning Authority or as an experienced statutory consultee to the planning process
Proactive, self-motivated and confident communicator, especially with difficult conversations.
The ability to prioritise a complex workload in a dynamic work environment
The ability to comfortably work in teams and independently
The ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.
Proven effective communication and excellent organisational skills
The successful candidate will need to have the skills, abilities and experience necessary to become fully effective within a short period.
As part of our team, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to turn strategic ambitions into tangible results on the ground.