Thames RFCC

Thames RFCC stretches from Oxfordshire and Swindon to London and Essex and includes Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey and Hampshire. It encompasses over a quarter of England’s population. The region covers both large rural regions as well as the nation’s largest urban landscape providing a variety of different fluvial and surface water flooding challenges.

We have several unique challenges within the Thames catchment which our work looks to address, including:

• slowing the flow of water in the upper catchment and upstream of settlements
• helping built up areas adapt to become more “rain ready”
• empowering village communities to become more resilient to flooding
• supporting plans for managing tidal flood risk in the Thames estuary

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.

With our changing climate, the risk of flooding in the Thames Valley and London is increasing. The Thames RFCC requires a diverse range of experts and stakeholders who can help the committee make the best decisions to protect communities, residents and businesses from flooding.

Paula Hewitt, Thames RFCC Chair

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 to be a member. It’s your enthusiasm and commitment to your local community that is most important. However, an interest in the following areas may be useful in the role:

• 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 1 vacancy for a general independent member. This role starts on 1 July 2025.

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.

The closing date to apply is 15 December 2024.