Job Description

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