Job Description

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https://staffordshirepolice.tal.net/vx/appcentre-Fireexternal/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/11/pl/16/opp/2750-Civil-Contingencies-Officer-CCO/en-GB?adhoc_referrer=Indeed

Civil Contingencies Officer (CCO)

39,152- 41,771 (plus allowances) per annum

Contract to March 2027 (extension subject to funding and performance)

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Do you want to make a difference in your community? Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service prides itself on the high standard of service it provides and every role has an important part to play in helping keep Staffordshire safe.

Every role in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, including those in the shared service, exists to support the overall aim of achieving a safer and more sustainable community. This can take many forms, including conducting Home Fire Risk Checks, marketing the service to the community, coordinating training, or taking calls in our contact centre.

As you can imagine, achieving our overall aim depends on a variety of people with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences.

For more information about Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service please click the below link:

Careers | Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

About the Opportunity

Ever thought about a career in Civil Contingencies and Emergency Preparedness?

This is a great opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our innovative civil contingencies organisation that delivers an excellent service to a wide and varied range of public sector partners.

The Staffordshire Civil Contingencies Unit (CCU) exists to work for the responders within Staffordshire Resilience Forum. The successful candidate will join an established unit of officers based in Stone, working with councils, NHS Trusts, emergency services and other public sector organisations in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent who work closely together to prepare for emergencies, guided by the Civil Contingencies Act.

We deal with a range of risks including flooding, major fires, loss of electricity, pandemic and while they don't happen often, we know that we help Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to be better prepared and are there to support organisations deal with the crisis.

The majority of our work is contingency planning and capability development delivered through project management and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate that they can effectively manage a multi-agency project to a successful conclusion.

The desired candidate must:

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences and IT literate with advanced application of Microsoft Office applications. A degree or diploma in a relevant Contingency Planning or Emergency planning discipline is desirable. Be able to evidence thorough knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, what it means to the CCU and its stakeholders. Demonstrate recent experience of forward planning and operational delivery in a contingency planning and/or emergency planning role. Have experience of a structured, controlled method of managing projects with the ability to work under pressure to tight and consistently changing deadlines. Be responsible with a professional attitude, self-motivated and with a pro-active approach to work and able to use own initiative. Able to multi-task, plan, prioritise and work as a member of a team and sometimes independently.
Please be aware that this job will involve some home working and some work in office locations every week; currently in CCU's base and partner premises. From time to time, you will also be required to travel to other stakeholder locations in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent area.

The successful candidate when trained will join a 24/7 on-call rota where staff currently provide continuous cover for a set period on a rotation basis.

You will also be required on occasions to set up and operate the Unit's Mobile Control Unit and associated equipment for which personal protective equipment (PPE) and training will be provided. You will be the holder of a full UK driving licence and you must provide your own transport for work purposes. (Essential Car User Allowance will be paid as soon as the successful candidate joins the on-call rota).

For more information on the Civil Contingencies Unit and the job in particular, please visit the website at www.staffordshireprepared.gov.uk or speak to Bethan Morgan on 01785 898608.

Previous candidates unsuccessful at shortlisting need not apply.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 4th December 2025. Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 8th December 2025

at the CCU which is based at Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Headquarters, Pirehill, Stone.

The successful applicant (subject to reference, security and medical clearance) will then start with the Unit as soon as possible afterwards.

Any enquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact

Steph Cooper, HR Officer on 01785 898574.

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement Generous Pension Scheme Access to Gyms & Fitness Advisor Free Parking at Most Sites Enhanced Maternity Package Occupational Health Well-being Champions Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Eye Tests Flexible Working Scheme The Firefighter Charity Cycle Scheme Blue Light Card Flamesavers Rewards for rescue Say So Development Programme Trade Unions Career Breaks Physiotherapy TRiM Employment Network Fostering Friendly

Safeguarding

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include DBS, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:

About us - Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK

Positive Action

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshirefire.gov.uk

For any Recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 39,152.00-41,771.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: https://staffordshirepolice.tal.net/vx/appcentre-Fireexternal/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/11/pl/16/opp/2750-Civil-Contingencies-Officer-CCO/en-GB?adhoc_referrer=Indeed