Flood Engagement Officer for West Midlands

The National Flood Forum (NFF) is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual for the role of Flood Engagement Officer for West Midlands . This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with communities, especially those at risk of flooding, to deliver community-based flood risk management solutions. Key Details: Location: Home-based (West Midlands), with regular travel across the West Midlands 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 17th May 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 West Midlands 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. 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. Supporting Statement (maximum 1 page) demonstrating how your skills and experience align with the role. 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.