Ryan Knowles Email & Phone Number

I lead, manage, direct and motivate a team of specialist and technical flood risk staff.Excellent knowledge and experience within Flood Risk Management in England & Wales. Key advisor to Local Authorities on matters relating to new development proposals within flood risk areas, and regulation of Flood Risk Activities affecting "main river" and coastal defences. Gained a wealth of experience to lead and guide the team on the most contentious and technically challenging proposals affecting the team's work.Work closely with other flood risk management teams and authorities, local and central government representing organisations at local and national level.Experienced Flood Incident Duty Officer liaising with key professional partners and community groups.Key Interests:Flooding, Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, Coastal Change, Risk Management, Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, Well Being of Future Generations Act (Wellbeing Goals), Continuous Improvement, People Development, Building Teams and Wellbeing.