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About the Role

Lead the local flood risk strategy and deliver innovative water management projects across Kensington and Chelsea, safeguarding homes, businesses, and iconic London places.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Council’s statutory duties as a Lead Local Flood Authority.
• Review major planning applications and provide technically robust drainage advice.
• Maintain and update planning policies, local flood risk management strategies, and flood hazard mapping.
• Oversee and progress strategic flood mitigation schemes.
• Deliver flood resilience solutions along Portobello Road.
• Contribute to high-profile initiatives such as the Natural History Museum Gardens.
• Build collaborative relationships with external consultants, Thames Water, the Environment Agency, and internal council teams.
• Engage directly with residents and local communities affected by flooding.

Requirements

• Degree in planning, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Membership or chartered status with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), or an equivalent professional body.
• Substantial experience working at a principal or senior level within local government or private consultancy.
• Thorough understanding of Lead Local Flood Authority duties, planning policy, and surface water management.
• Skilled in evaluating site-specific flood risk assessments.
• Skilled in managing complex procurement processes.
• Skilled in securing grant funding from government bodies and partner organisations.
• Highly organised and able to balance a high volume of work.
• Adept at keeping complex projects moving forward.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate technical information into clear advice.
• Skilled at collaborating across departments.
• Empathy, resilience, and a genuine commitment to working alongside local residents.

Skills

• Flood risk strategy
• Water management
• Statutory duties
• Planning application review
• Drainage advice
• Policy maintenance
• Flood hazard mapping
• Flood mitigation schemes
• Flood resilience solutions
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Community engagement
• Procurement management
• Grant acquisition
• Project management
• Technical communication
• Cross-departmental collaboration

Location

• Kensington and Chelsea
• Hybrid

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Principal level
• Senior level

Education Level

• Degree in planning, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline
• Membership or chartered status with RTPI, CIWEM, or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.
• Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale.
• Employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• Continuous professional development
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

About the Company

• Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places.
• Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.
• As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence.
• We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.
• In this role, you’ll be a vital protector – bringing a dedicated, proactive mindset to safeguarding our streets and properties.
• Navigating a shifting climate threat and complex drainage infrastructure means it won’t always be smooth sailing, but your technical knowledge, calm leadership and collaborative approach will play a defining part in keeping our entire community safe, resilient and prepared for the future.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.