Coastal Adaptation & Engagement Officer

Are you passionate about coastal management and community resilience? Great Yarmouth Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the development of a Coastal Adaptation Plan for Hemsby as part of the Resilient Coasts project.

About the Role

As the Hemsby Coastal Adaptation Lead, you will oversee the creation and delivery of a vital adaptation plan for properties at risk from coastal erosion. You’ll manage the appointed land and development agent, work closely with affected residents, and ensure the successful acquisition of planning rights and land for future development. Your work will directly support the community, helping residents understand their options and access the support they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management and oversight of the land and development agent to deliver a roll-back scheme.
• Engage with residents in at-risk properties, understanding their needs and supporting them through the adaptation process.
• Lead on the purchase of planning rights, facilitating access to legal and housing advice.
• Manage project budgets and track progress against key milestones.
• Liaise with stakeholders, local members, and the press to communicate progress.
• Contract and oversee services such as legal support and demolition as required.
• Develop land management strategies for nature-based solutions to coastal erosion.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has the goal to achieve excellence for the Borough. We don’t just say we are ambitious; we mean it. We are always looking at the ways in which we can improve and be the best that we can, providing the best for the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in the Borough.

We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. We are one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park. The challenges we face in the borough are wide, but our commitment to achieving more has never been so focused.

We know that our team members are our most valuable asset, working hard to achieve our short and long term goals. Find out more about the people who work with us, and if you are as ambitious as we are, apply now and be part of our team.

We offer a range of exciting benefits as an employer and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and the services we provide.

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