Grade F £34,434 - £38,220pa
37 hours per week
Substantive
An exciting opportunity has a arisen for an Emergency Planning Officer based within the Councils Community Services Directorate. This is an important position for the Council and you will play a key role in the development of robust and effective emergency plans. The role is also responsible for the planning and co-ordination of emergency planning training and exercises, together with taking a lead on business continuity matters. You will also have the opportunity to become involved in the Councils emergency response, and you will be expected to work closely with senior managers and key partners such as the Local Resilience Forum (LRF).
The successful candidate will ideally have a professional emergency planning qualification and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 together with multi-agency joint working protocols. On a personal level you will be well organised with excellent communication and analytical skills.
This position would represent an excellent opportunity for either an established emergency planning professional looking to build on their existing skills and knowledge or a recent graduate seeking to establish a career in emergency planning.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Alastair Low, Head of Environmental Health Service at [email protected]
Closing Date: 13th April 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 21st April 2026