Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, organised and strategic

Resilience Officer

to help ensure that the organisation is prepared for, able to respond to, and capable of recovering from emergencies that may impact residents, services and the wider community.

Working within the framework of the

Civil Contingencies Act 2004

, the role supports the development, maintenance and improvement of emergency plans, business continuity arrangements, risk assessments and resilience capabilities. You will work closely with internal departments, emergency services, external partners and community organisations to strengthen preparedness and operational response.

This role also participates in a

24/7 on-call rota

as an On-Call Resilience Advisor.

Key ResponsibilitiesRisk & Compliance

Ensure compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and local resilience standards. Horizon-scan emerging risks and undertake risk assessments with relevant stakeholders. Maintain and review emergency response capabilities through structured testing and assurance processes. Lead the development and review of emergency plans for a wide range of scenarios.

Business Continuity

Support internal services in developing, reviewing and improving business continuity arrangements. Ensure critical services are identified and have plans in place to remain operational during disruption.

Training & Exercising

Design and deliver training programmes for emergency response teams and wider Council services. Lead and support exercises to test emergency and business continuity arrangements. Deliver or support training with community partners, voluntary groups, local businesses and emergency services.

Partnerships & Community Resilience

Build strong working relationships across internal teams and external organisations. Promote preparedness and strengthen community resilience through outreach and engagement. Work collaboratively with local emergency services, resilience groups and regional partners.

Continuous Improvement

Identify lessons learned from incidents, exercises, inquiries and national events. Lead improvement projects to strengthen resilience capabilities and organisational preparedness. Support the development of policies, guidance and performance improvement initiatives.

Professional Standards & Reporting

Maintain competency in line with national occupational standards for resilience and emergencies. Keep accurate records, produce reports and contribute to statutory returns. Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota and fulfil the responsibilities of an On-Call Resilience Advisor.

Ideal Candidate ProfileEssential Experience

Experience working in a complex organisation. Background in emergency planning, resilience, incident response or a related field. Experience delivering projects and managing challenging situations under pressure. Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders. Experience delivering training or exercises to groups. Strong experience producing reports, plans or documentation for diverse audiences.

Skills & Attributes

You are:

Calm, confident and decisive during emergency situations. A strong communicator - both verbally and in writing. Analytical and able to assess risks quickly and accurately. Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities. Collaborative and influential across teams. Resilient, solution-focused and committed to continuous improvement. Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain a strategic overview. Able to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.

Work Environment

Hybrid working - typically

at least two days per week in the office

. May attend sites across the borough during incidents, training, exercises or community engagement. Occasional travel for regional or national resilience meetings and training.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Proof of Right to Work in the UK DBS Check (as required) Satisfactory employment references Compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality requirements Participation in mandatory training and development

Why Join?

Play a key role in strengthening emergency preparedness and community resilience. Work across high-profile projects with significant impact on public safety. Collaborate with emergency services, partner organisations and internal experts. Develop specialist skills in emergency planning, incident response and business continuity. Join a supportive and professional resilience team with opportunities for growth.

How to Apply

If you are committed to building a safer, more resilient community and have the skills to support an effective emergency response, click

'Apply Now'

or send your CV to:

adarsh.thomas@centurionstaunch.co.uk

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Reference ID: RQ1655347

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: 26.92 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person