English Severn and Wye RFCC

English Severn and Wye RFCC

Severn and Wye RFCC runs along the England-Wales border from Avonmouth in the South to Rugby in the north-east.  It crosses the districts of Shropshire, Bromsgrove, Warwick and Rugby and includes the southern edges of Birmingham and Wolverhampton. It is a predominately rural area but includes some major towns.

 We’re committed to reducing flood risk in our area, making communities more resilient and adapting to the challenges of a changing climate. We can’t do this without our RFCC members. By joining our committee, you can help us achieve these goals.

We’re looking for candidates who:

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

You don’t have to be a technical expert or have specific qualifications for most roles. It’s your enthusiasm and commitment to your local community that is most important. However, an interest in one or more of the following areas may be useful:

• local community flood forums or action groups
• climate change and associated flood risk
• spatial planning, engineering or construction
• business and economics
• asset management
• managing resilience and recovery
• conservation
• farming and land management

Our vacancies and how to apply

We have 3 vacancies, two for independent members, general and one for an independent member, conservation.

You can apply using our simple online application form. Explain why you’re interested in being an independent RFCC member and what you think you would bring to the role. Outline your relevant skills and experience.

Vacancy 1 and 2 – independent members, general

We are recruiting for 2 independent members, general. These roles start on 1 July 2026.

You can apply by filling out our simple online application form. Explain why you’re interested in being an independent RFCC member and what you think you would bring to the role.

Vacancy 3 – independent member, conservation

We are looking for an independent member with a background in conservation. This role starts on 1 July 2026.

It will help if you:

• have knowledge of nature conservation and wider environmental issues, environmental legislation and relevant plans and strategies
• can provide an environmental perspective at committee meetings and help the committee understand the views of the conservation community
• can provide a link between the committee, Natural England and other conservation organisations in the committee area

The closing date to apply is 16 November 2025.