In 2021, the Women in FCERM initiative ran a benchmarking survey to inform the future work of the initiative. We would like to thank those who took part. Most of the survey respondents came from Consultancy, government bodies and local government. There was a low response from academia, the third sector and contractors which suggests … Continue reading Looking ahead to our networking event at Flood and Coast 2022
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Meet the judges
The judges for the Women in FCERM Awards 2022 have been picked to represent a variety of organisations and experience. Read more about them below (and don't forgot to get your entry in by 13 April!) Wendy Brooks Wendy has a lifelong passion for nature conservation and wildlife. She has a degree in the Biology … Continue reading Meet the judges
Launch of Women in FCERM Awards 2022
We’re delighted to let you know that the Women in FCERM Awards 2022 have launched today, sponsored by Jacobs. You’ll find more details on here, and on our LinkedIn page and our Twitter profile. 2022 Awards We want to hear from inspiring individuals of all genders at any stage of their career across the FCERM … Continue reading Launch of Women in FCERM Awards 2022
WiFRM: Mentorship Session
Women in Flood Risk Management (Scotland) are holding an online session on mentoring for International Women's Day on 8 March, at 12:30. Members from Women in FCERM are very welcome to join, to share their experiences and top tips. For more information, please contact eleanore.cooper@sepa.org.uk.
What’s in store for 2022?
Formed in 2018, Women in Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (WiFCERM) is a relatively new networking group, but in a short time we have supported hundreds of people who share our vision. We are focussed on women and those who line-manage them, but this is within a broader context of striving for gender equality … Continue reading What’s in store for 2022?
Event Review: Katie Pearson (AECOM)
I was caught off guard and surprised to have been asked to speak at the Women in FCERM event in Manchester in October and quickly said “yes” without thinking about what I was saying. Then I got home and started worrying, “what was I going to speak about?”, “what did I have to say?” It’s … Continue reading Event Review: Katie Pearson (AECOM)
Natalie McIldowie and Amy Bentley: WiFCERM Award
As the winner of the first organisation award, Jacobs is committed to improving gender equality in the flood risk management sector. Jacobs’ Director and Head of Water Catchment Management, Amy Bentley , and Jacobs’ Environment Agency Account Manager, Natalie McIldowie, share what this award means to them and the industry. Tell us what you do, … Continue reading Natalie McIldowie and Amy Bentley: WiFCERM Award
Kimberley MacPherson – Operations Manager, Environment Agency
Name Kimberley MacPherson Job title Operations Manager, Environment Agency Qualifications Civil Engineering BEng Hons CEng MICE Hello everyone, I’m Kimberley. I’m so delighted to have won the Flood & Coast Women in FCERM award this year. As with all things over the last 18 months, the pandemic has robbed me of an awards ceremony (and … Continue reading Kimberley MacPherson – Operations Manager, Environment Agency