Innovative Flood Resilience Project Manager

City of York Council is seeking an experienced project manager to join its Flood Risk Management team.

Reporting to the Flood Risk Manager you will lead an exciting Natural Flood Risk management project seeking to ensure the long term blended financial investment into NFM for the region and, secure funding for staff and targeted NFM delivery from 2029 onwards, in line with the prioritised programme of delivery (2027-2037).

You will have a working knowledge and experience of flood risk management or working with natural processes at a catchment scale, candidates will be able to demonstrate experience of project management and delivery across a number of key projects.

You will provide the day to day management and set the strategic direction for the project which will involve liaison with consultants, flood risk professionals, academics and a wide range of partnerships delivering environmental and biodiversity improvements across the River Ouse catchment.

Please review the attached job description to view the full extent of the role.

This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.

If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.

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.

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

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 Mark Henderson, Flood Risk Manager, mark.henderson@york.gov.uk or on 07701 258 261

Closing date: Thursday 16 October 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 3 November or Thursday 5 November