York is a beautiful city in which to live and work and is regularly voted as one of the best places to live. It’s well connected with great schools and a fantastic history. But we do flood regularly.

A hugely exciting time to join the Council, this role is key in taking forward major projects such as:

• The Fulford Flood Alleviation Scheme
• A regional Defra funded development seeking innovative ways to link rural land managers and communities at flood risk through targeted flood risk modelling including the creation of innovative communications tools.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant difference and shape how the city responds to flooding in the future though the development of strategy and the management of flood risk and drainage infrastrucutre.

Crucially, you should be forward thinking, be able to lead, inspire and motivate others including partners and through collaborative team working and be capable of achieving organisation success.

You will lead the city’s response to flood risk and oversee both the strategic long-term response as well as supporting the council with your knowledge and expertise in its flood response.

Educated to degree level with significant experience in civil engineering or hydrology, you will have a working knowledge of flood risk management and be able to demonstrate skills in strategy development and project management.

This role is suitable as a job sharing opportunity. 

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

Relocation expenses, in accordance with the City of York Council’s Relocation Policy, may be available for the successful candidate subject to meeting the relevant criteria.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact James Gilchrist (Director - Environment, Transport and Planning) at james.gilchrist@york.gov.uk 

Closing date: Sunday 15 September 2024 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 30 September 2024

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor indivdiuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.