Environment Agency
voluntary

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Member

Job description

By volunteering as an independent member of your local Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC), you’ll help us manage flood and coastal risk in communities across your area

You will give a voice to local communities, helping them to become more resilient and able to adapt to the challenges of climate change. As a member, you’ll play a part in:

  • managing flood and coastal risk across your region
  • approving the projects and programmes of work that protect people’s homes and livelihoods
  • developing the local partnerships that help pay for, build and manage these projects

This is a great opportunity to get involved in issues that really matter in your area, and to make a real difference to people’s lives, livelihoods and the local environment. What’s more, it’s a chance to gain new skills and experience, and to build your professional network.

RFCCs typically meet four times a year. We’ll send you a briefing pack to read before each meeting. These roles are unpaid, but we cover reasonable expenses including travel and subsistence costs.

What we are looking for

You don’t need to be a technical expert or have specific qualifications. What matters most is your commitment to your local community and your passion for our work. We’re looking for people who:

  • have an active interest in flood and coastal risk management
  • can represent the interests of communities across their region
  • are impartial and not representatives of any particular organisation
  • come from a diverse range of backgrounds

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
UK wide
Salary
Unpaid

How to apply

As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve. To achieve this, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about all the roles available, and also apply, via our website.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please email

Anticipated interview dates: Interviews are likely to take place from mid-January 2025

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 15 December 2024

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Closing date:  15 December 2024

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