Flood & Water Manager

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Contract: Permanent – Full Time

Salary : £56,912 - £62,618 per annum

Location : Norwich

We are a well-run and well-managed Council with a strong, supportive and cohesive leadership. All of our colleagues, across the whole County Council, are amazing, and contribute to achieving our vision for Norfolk.

Managing flood risk is critical in Norfolk, where the County Council is committed to protecting communities and infrastructure from the impacts of surface water flooding and water-related challenges.

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the Flood & Water Management Team, ensuring Norfolk fulfils its statutory duties as Lead Local Flood Authority. This role gives you the opportunity to develop and deliver the local flood risk management strategy, coordinating the partnership work of Risk Management Authorities, and influencing policy at local, regional, and national levels.

You will oversee complex projects to mitigate local flood risk, manage budgets of up to £1.5m, and foster strong partnerships with stakeholders. The role requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to navigate a political environment while maintaining compliance and driving continuous improvement.

To be considered, you will have:

A degree in Environmental Science, drainage, or water management (or equivalent experience)

Significant experience in water and sustainable development strategies, project management, and team leadership

Strong knowledge of flood risk legislation, sustainable drainage systems, planning and environmental management principles

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, and will have a proven ability to manage complex projects and budgets.

Norfolk County Council offers a flexible working environment, promoting life-work balance and smarter working arrangements tailored to the role. The position involves travel to remote sites and working across varied terrain.

New to Norfolk? You’ll love it here!

Norfolk is such a varied county, ideal for however you like to live your life. Whether it’s food & drink, creativity or history that excites you, Norfolk has something for everyone. Our economy is large, and Norfolk has grown faster than the non-London UK average in recent years with the Eastern region, Norfolk in particular, fast becoming the home of the most innovative counties in Europe. And our schools and further and higher education providers have an excellent and varied learning offer with 86% of our schools judged as good or outstanding. xehkeey

To discuss the role and what working in this area is like in more detail, please call and ask for Kate Murrell, Interim Assistant Director – Waste and Water Management.

Closing date: 18 January 2026.