Location
London, primarily based in Laurence House, with work across the borough.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£55,710

About the Role
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! Are you a flood risk specialist looking to make a real difference in a diverse and evolving urban setting? Lewisham is a borough shaped by its waterways, where open rivers run through parks and residential areas, reflecting a long-standing connection to water. In this role, you will lead the Council’s flood risk management work, driving our strategic approach to understanding the risks the borough faces. You will work with colleagues across highways, public realm, parks, planning, and beyond to develop and deliver sustainable drainage, natural flood management, and wider nature-based initiatives that transform the urban landscape.

What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, a range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

Experience
Strong technical expertise in flood risk management.

About you
A passion for the positive ways water and nature can shape the urban environment, with the ability to turn strategy into action. You should possess the organisational skills and capacity to drive flood resilience work while managing a wide range of stakeholders across the Council, the borough, and beyond.

Qualifications
Must hold a relevant qualification in transport/engineering/flood risk, or be educated to degree level, or have equivalent experience.