Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer

Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer

North London / Hybrid
£30.59 per hour
Interim Contract

A Local Authority in North London is seeking an experienced Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer to join their team on an interim basis. This is a critical role ensuring the council's preparedness and response to emergencies, as well as the continuity of essential services.

Key Responsibilities:

Emergency Response & Business Continuity: Lead the coordination and implementation of emergency response and business continuity arrangements.
Risk Assessments & Planning: Develop and maintain effective civil contingency risk assessments and plans, ensuring compliance with statutory and humanitarian obligations.
Legislative Compliance: Advise the council on relevant legislation, including the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and best practices.
Training & Development: Deliver training programs for council staff, ensuring preparedness in emergency planning and business continuity.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:
✔ Knowledge of local authority duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and other relevant legislation.
✔ Familiarity with ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management).
Desirable:
✔ Professional qualification in a related field.
✔ Experience in a large and complex organisation, including:

• Developing, writing, and testing emergency plans.
• Designing and delivering training programs.
• Leading organisational and multi-agency emergency responses.
• Implementing Business Continuity Management frameworks.
• Building and maintaining partnerships across agencies.