Location
Bexleyheath, London Borough of Bexley

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£44,610 per annum

About the Role
As an Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer, you will play a key role in helping the Council prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Working as part of the Emergency Planning and Business Continuity team, you will support the delivery of the Council's resilience programme, ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, associated statutory guidance, the Resilience Standards for London, and other relevant legislation and best practice.

You will support the Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Manager and deputise where required, helping to ensure the Council meets its statutory resilience responsibilities. This will include developing and reviewing emergency and business continuity plans, delivering training and exercising programmes, providing professional advice to services and partners, and supporting the Council's response to incidents and emergencies.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 to 3 days a week.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent, combining the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. The borough offers award-winning parks, open spaces, heritage sites, excellent transport connections including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25, as well as fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, shopping areas, and numerous educational institutions.

We offer a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Experience
Experience in emergency planning, business continuity, resilience, civil protection or a related operational role, ideally within local government, the public sector or a similar organisation. Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to strengthen organisational resilience and supporting the development and implementation of plans, policies and procedures.

About you
Motivated and organised professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Capable of building effective relationships, providing professional advice, and delivering training and exercises to a range of audiences. Able to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure, and contribute confidently to the Council's response during emergencies, demonstrating sound judgement and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and appropriately.

Qualifications
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description (not included here). Candidates should upload a personal statement aligned to the role criteria, not exceeding two sides of A4.