Water Management Alliance
Flood Risk/ Sustainable Development Officer
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Permanent Contract
Attractive benefits package including:
- Car Allowance
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Private Health Care
- Flexible Working Practices
- Generous Leave Entitlement (24 to 29 days + bank holidays + New Years Eve + Christmas Eve)
- Brand New Modern Office + Free Parking
Officer Level Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Assistant Level Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sustainable Development Team at the Water Management Alliance (WMA) group of Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs). Internal Drainage Boards (“IDBs”) are local public authorities that manage flood risk and land drainage.
The Sustainable Development Team works to ensure that planned changes in the IDB catchments, such as new housing developments and culvert replacements, are carried out sustainably and in a manner which will not increase flood risk. This is done by influencing planning applications and consenting works under the Land Drainage Act 1991. The caseload is varied and has a mix of office and site-based work.
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The WMA are willing to consider candidates across a wide range of experience levels, therefore are looking to recruit either a Sustainable Development Officer (SDO) or an Assistant SDO.
- A Sustainable Development Officer (SDO) is likely to have at least a few years of relevant experience and may be working towards membership with a professional accreditation body (e.g. CIWEM). An SDO would work largely independently (although help will always be available) with reference to policies and procedures established by the Sustainable Development Manager.
- An Assistant SDO may be new to the water management industry, and is likely to have a relevant degree such as geography, environmental management, or engineering. An Assistant SDO will work alongside colleagues within the team on more complex cases to gain experience in the field.
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A detailed job pack including person specification and job description can be found online via www.wlma.org.uk/career-opportunities/.
To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate to mark.ogden@wlma.org.uk. The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on 03 August 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.
For an information discussion about the WMA and this position, please contact Mark Ogden (Sustainable Development Manager) on 01553 819600.
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