Location
Uxbridge

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week, with a minimum requirement of one day per week in the office

Salary
£48,519 per annum

About the Role
As an Emergency Planning Officer, you will support the Service Manager in delivering the council’s emergency planning function and ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. You will deputise for the manager in their absence and lead on emergency management training and project work to ensure the council is fully prepared for emergencies.

Key responsibilities include championing and advocating for emergency preparedness and resilience across the organisation, delivering training, and building a diverse cohort of staff ready to support the council’s response to emergencies or major incidents. You will proactively engage with the London Resilience Unit and other key partners to strengthen the council’s preparedness and contribute actively to London’s regional resilience work.

You will contribute to maintaining the Borough Risk Register, incorporating national, regional and local risks, and actively horizon-scan for emerging threats. Leading the development, improvement and maintenance of major incident and emergency plans will be essential to ensure the council can support statutory partners and the community during response and recovery.

Additional duties include developing and maintaining a risk-informed programme for reviewing, testing and validating emergency and major incident plans, maintaining the council’s emergency management rota systems, assisting with business continuity requirements, and providing expert advice on emergency preparedness.

You will build strong partnerships with external stakeholders, participate in the council’s response to and recovery from major incidents including out-of-hours and weekend work, and act as a resilience advisor to the command team. Ensuring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are in place with clear performance and response standards, compliance with corporate purchasing and procurement guidelines, and organising the council’s Emergency Response arrangements are also key aspects of the role.

Finally, you will horizon scan for lessons from emergencies and major incidents across the country, applying learning locally and identifying improvements to ensure an efficient and effective service for victims.

Experience
Detailed knowledge of emergency planning, business continuity, local government and the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Experience researching and developing plans and policies. Experience building relationships at all levels internally and with external partners.

About you
You will be proactive, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to build partnerships and deliver training. You must be adaptable and willing to participate in out-of-hours and weekend work when required. A commitment to putting residents first and delivering exceptional public service is vital.

Qualifications
A high standard of education, such as a relevant degree, or significant experience in Emergency Planning and Business Continuity.