Flood Engagement Officer – Thames Valley

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual to join us as a Flood Engagement Officer – Thames Valley. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with communities, especially those at risk of flooding.

Key Details:

• Location: Home-based (Thames Valley), with regular travel across the Thames Valley including evening meetings and occasional overnight stays.

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

• Salary: £24,784.56 per annum rising to £27,840.90 travel expenses covered

• Contract: Permanent

• Benefits: 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, a day off for your birthday, auto-enrolment pension scheme, learning and development opportunities.

• Closing Date: Sunday 14^th June 2026 (Midnight). Early application is encouraged as the position may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

  
  

Role Overview:

The Flood Engagement Officer will support the Thames Valley community engagement team, reporting to a Community Engagement Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with communities to support them in tackling flooding risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Project Delivery: Lead and support the implementation of projects focused on flood risk management.

• Community Engagement: Engage and empower at-risk communities, ensuring they have the tools and information to co-create solutions to flood risks.

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders and partners.

• Data Management: Provide data to help evaluate and support engagement activities.

• Support the Senior Team: Assist in broader tasks and activities as required by the senior team.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be:

• Empathetic: Understand the challenges faced by those at risk of flooding and help to work with communities and agencies to provide practical solutions.

• Organized and Flexible: Able to prioritize tasks and travel extensively across the region, including evenings and occasional overnight stays.

• Collaborative: A team player with a solution-focused mindset.

• Skilled in Engagement: Experience or an interest in community engagement and building relationships.

• Driving Licence: Full driving licence and access to a car are essential due to the travel requirements.

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You must also be a resident of the UK with the right to work in the UK.

About the National Flood Forum:

The NFF is a national charity founded by those affected by flooding, working to support and represent individuals and communities at risk. The organization focuses on empowering flood-affected communities to recover and improve flood resilience. The NFF encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of flooding, and from diverse backgrounds.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following:

• CV (maximum 2 pages) with your current address.

• Application Supporting Statement (maximum 1 page) demonstrating how your skills and experience align with the role.

• Equal Opportunities Form (complete via this link - https://forms.gle/cfddnXxAEze7UcH26).

• Email your application to recruitment@floodforum.org.uk

  
  

Please include details of how you heard about the position.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those passionate about community engagement and flood risk management to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.