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Fixed term - 2 Years (with potential for extension), Full time – 36 hours per week
Salary - £49,056 - £52,194 per annum
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
<a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council" target="_blank">If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.&nbsp; Read more about these here.</a>
About The Role
Join our dynamic Resilience and Flood Risk Management team as a Senior Flood Risk Officer. Flood risk is a key priority in Hounslow, recognised by both Elected Members and Senior Officers. Operating in a complex urban environment, we are committed to reducing flood risk in line with the Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan and our corporate plan pledges.
With a changing flood landscape, including the need to address the Thames 2100 strategy, we are increasing our investment in flood resilience. This role is one of the first internally recruited flooding posts and offers a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to shape the service and influence how we build resilience in the months and years ahead. The post is a two-year fixed-term contract, with potential for extension.
In this role, you will be responsible for assessing and managing flood risks within the borough. Your key tasks will involve supporting the London Borough of Hounslow to enact its duties under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), including:
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<li>Reviewing and updating flood risk management plans, policies and mitigation strategies for the borough.</li>
<li>Collaborating and engaging with various stakeholders, including utilities companies, emergency services, and community groups.</li>
<li>Providing expert advice on flood risk and conducting drainage assessments to support planning and development decisions.</li>
<li>Supporting with funding bid applications and project management of our SuDS programme of works.</li>
<li>Working with the wider Resilience Team in emergency planning and response to support residents in times of need.</li>
</ul>
Development Opportunities:
As a Senior Flood Risk Officer, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through continuous professional development. You will gain experience in:
<ul>
<li>Strategic planning and policy development.</li>
<li>Community engagement and resilience building.</li>
<li>Multi-agency collaboration and emergency response planning.</li>
</ul>
If you are passionate about improving flood resilience in our community and have a keen interest in flood risk management, we would love to hear from you.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
The Resilience and Contingency Planning Team help coordinate the Council’s preparation and response in the event of emergencies through effective planning, delivery, testing and exercising of emergency plans and business continuity plans. The team also carries out duties of the Lead Local Flood Authority, managing local flood risks from surface water, ground water and ordinary watercourses.
The role offers a hybrid working capability, with requirement to come into the Hounslow Central office, or one of our sites across the borough, twice a week.
About You
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
<ul>
<li>Clear communicator: Capable of explaining flood risk assessments and mitigation plans to local residents, council members, and other stakeholders in an understandable manner.</li>
<li>Proactive problem-solver: Eager to identify potential flood risks within the community and develop practical, localized solutions to mitigate these risks as well as solve to projects.</li>
<li>Collaborative: Willing to work closely with other council departments, utilities services, and other external agencies to coordinate flood risk projects.</li>
<li>Learning mindset: Open to ongoing training and development in flood risk management and resilience practices and staying updated with the latest regulations and technologies.</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, civil engineering, geography, or a related field.</li>
<li>Previous experience of working within a role conducting flood risk assessment methodologies, urban drainage management and interaction with Local Authority Planning departments is desirable.</li>
</ul>
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles!
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Holly.Gordon@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Holly.Gordon@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Telephone: 02085835667
Closing date – 12th December 2025
Interviews for this role will be held on 17th and 19th December 2025.

London Borough of Hounslow

Senior Flood Risk Officer

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Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Biodiversity Officer
Salary £31,368-£37,298 pa plus essential user car allowance
36 hours full time
Neighbourhood Services, which provides a high proportion of front-line services for Spelthorne Borough Council, including refuse collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, are advertising for a full-time Biodiversity Officer to work at our Whitehouse Depot in Kingston Road, Ashford and other Council owned sites.




Working within our busy Neighbourhood Services office, you will manage the SSSI’s which fall under the council’s management along with other sites of ecological significance. You’ll also be responsible for the management of the common land in the borough.




You will lead on environmentally focused projects as required to meet statutory duties and enable community participation. You will also provide a primary point of contact for general ecological queries both externally and internally.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please note that as part of the employment checks, this post has an essential car user allowance attached to it. A valid driving licence, and access to a vehicle insured for business use will be required.




Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.&nbsp; Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).&nbsp;
If you would like more information on this role, please speak to Catherine Munro on 01784 446317.
Closing date: 12 December 2025 (noon)
Interview date: 7 January 2026
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
Working towards equal opportunities
Strictly No Agencies

Spelthorne Borough Council

Biodiversity Officer

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an excellent opportunity available for two Enforcement Officers to join our Residential and Environmental Protection team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As an Enforcement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in environmental protection and will be responsible for statutory duties related to nuisance, contaminated land, pollution control, private water supplies, and planning consultations. You will be responsible for your own case load, dealing with complaints, inspections and enforcement.&nbsp; &nbsp;
We would like to hear from both experienced Environmental Health Officers/Environmental protection professional as well as those with relevant qualifications, seeking to gain experience. &nbsp;
This is a career graded scheme relating to job responsibility, experience, qualifications and personal performance.
The team is supportive, experienced, forward thinking and offer opportunities for development and growth. We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individuals to help deliver on our key strategic objectives and contribute to the safety, health and wellbeing of our local community.
Hybrid working&nbsp;– Within this role you can work both from home or the office, as well as visits. There will be substantial site-based work, and you will need to be contributing to duty rota, therefore you will ideally be locally based, or have the ability to be within 30mins of the Borough on a day to day basis.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28-31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
Key responsibilities:
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<li>Enforcing Environmental Health legislation, including statutory compliance inspections.</li>
<li>Carrying out compliance inspections and reactive and complaint investigations.</li>
<li>Gathering evidence, preparing formal inspection reports, statutory notices, schedules and specifications.</li>
<li>Preparing prosecution reports and taking legal proceedings.</li>
<li>At Senior level, responsibility for an Environmental Health Specialism.</li>
<li>To engage with a range of stakeholders and external agencies.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Ability to plan, prioritise and manage work. At Senior level to have responsibility for coordinating inspection programmes, reactive service requests and allocation of such.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.</li>
<li>Negotiate, persuade, and influence others to change behaviours, to achieve desired outcomes.</li>
<li>Competently use computerised information systems.</li>
<li>Possession of or working towards an appropriate Environmental Health qualification.</li>
<li>Driving license and use of own car</li>
</ul>
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for more information, please contact Emma Choules – Residential and Environmental Protection Manager via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:emma.choules@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.choules@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 14th December 2025, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) We cannot stop anyone using AI to help write application content. Used right it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

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