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Would you like to be part of something bigger and join us in our ambition to become the Best Council, working together as a Team for Leeds. Do your values match ours and do you have something to offer?

Leeds City Council delivers over 500 different services to residents and is dedicated to bringing the benefits of a prosperous, vibrant and attractive city to the people of Leeds. This is a fantastic time to join us.

Leeds City Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Flood Risk Management Team. As a member of this team, you will play a crucial role in reducing flood risk in Leeds and contribute to the delivery, inspection, operation, and maintenance of flood risk management assets. You will also be responsible for supervising the work of other staff within the team.

As a member of the Flood Risk Management Team, you will contribute to the maintenance and development of flood risk management systems and Leeds's Flood Risk Asset Register. Your technical expertise will be utilized to provide support, advice, and solutions related to flood risk management processes and procedures.

To excel in this role, you must have a strong commitment to achieving corporate objectives and promoting diversity and equality in service delivery. A good level of technical competence, along with proficiency in GIS, database applications, and asset management systems, is essential. Your ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively will be instrumental in your success.

Additionally, you will be expected to uphold Leeds City Council's policies and procedures, including equal opportunities, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection. Your willingness to engage in continuous professional development and actively contribute to a positive working environment will be highly valued.

Benefits of working with us:

We pride ourselves on offering the best employee experience, with a genuine commitment to keeping our colleagues safe and well at work. You can expect great benefits whilst working for us including:

• a competitive pay progression structure including generous employer pension contributions
• flexible career paths with tailored personal and professional development
• support for you, your home and your family including personal, and financial support
• hybrid working arrangements (subject to needs of the role) and a flexitime system

For more information about our benefits please see the benefits section of our jobs page. www.leeds.gov.uk/jobs

Leeds City Council are committed to promoting and living our values of being open, honest and trusted ~ treating people fairly ~ spending money wisely ~ working as a team for Leeds ~ working with communities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is a Stonewall Top 100 employer 2020, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident employer.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To work as a member of the Flood Risk Management Team engaged in all works to reduce flood risk in Leeds also to engage in the delivery, inspection, operation and maintenance of flood risk management assets, undertake activities as required and supervise the work of other staff within the team.

Responsibilities

• To support and contribute towards reducing the risk of flooding in Leeds by ensuring that all stages of the development, delivery, operation and maintenance of works and assets are properly utilised in the management of flood risk.
• Maintain and develop flood risk management systems and Leeds’s Flood Risk Asset Register.
• To be motivated to achieve Corporate Plan, Service Plan and Divisional Plan objectives
• Promote and deliver positive solutions to achieving diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery, and community engagement areas, focusing on equality of outcome.
• Provide technical support to the processes and procedures operating within the team.
• Work towards achieving a good level of technical competence.
• Provide technical support to the processes and procedures operating within the team.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade
• To participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills
• To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
• Contribute to the service’s overall ethos, work, and aims by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support differences and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Assist the wider team in the management and supervision of junior members of staff and the supply chain.
• To abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post and as an employee of the Council

The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

It should be noted that this job description is subject to occasional changes in response to organisation change/review or to assist flexibility. The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list. Other duties that are commensurate with the grade and within the spirit of the post may be undertaken as specified by the Manager after consultation with the staff concerned/trade unions.

Specific Responsibilities

• Create and maintain flood risk asset GIS records accurately, consistently and timely. Liaise with partner organisations to manage the currency of flood risk-related GIS data sets, and develop the range of existing spatial data held.
• To ensure the team delivers against its KPIs.
• Provide a high-quality and cost-effective flood risk advisory service to support the growth agenda for the city.
• Support and assist in the development of policies.
• Maintain good awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
• Awareness of key planning and drainage legislation, as it applies to the work of the team.
• Working knowledge of surface water drainage design, mapping and modelling, and associated software, including SuDS, GIS, and AutoCAD.
• Provide expert advice to other sections of the council on flooding and drainage.
• Ensure that own work complies with Council's policies and contributes to the sustainability agenda
• Awareness of various hydrological and hydraulic modelling methods and associated surface water drainage designs.
• Carry out the investigation of land drainage and flooding problems as directed and report thereon.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or similar relevant qualifications or can demonstrate relevant experience at
  a senior level.

Essential Requirements

It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for an interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements

Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview, and Certificate

Skills Required

• Possess a current driving licence
• General computer expertise including GIS, database applications and data
• Experience in the maintenance and development of asset management systems.
• Ability to develop and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery.
• Ability to contribute to initiatives to improve standards and performance management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in flood risk and drainage design
• Ability to manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of schemes and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Be able to work competently, to strict deadlines, as an effective team member
• Ability to plan and organise own work and that of others competently with minimum supervision, and strict deadlines
• Ability to communicate key issues clearly and succinctly both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to resolve conflict
• An understanding of flood risk management legislation and organisations.
• Ability to promote a professional image of self, the department and the Council.
• Able to work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate.

Behavioural & other Characteristics required

• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand and observe Leeds City Council Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health & Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development.
• Understand and embrace our values, behaviours and codes of conduct.

Knowledge required

• Knowledge of the asset inspection processes including the EA’s
• Condition Assessment Manual (CAM)
• Of the problems of disadvantaged groups.
• Of the work of the department

Behavioural & other Characteristics required

• Understanding of local government and experience of achieving results in a politically sensitive context.
• Understanding of and commitment to sustainability in service delivery.