Emergency Planning Officer (Redeployment)
Emergency Planning Officer (Redeployment)
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Working in support of East Suffolk Council Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- 33366 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As an Emergency Planning Officer in the Joint Emergency Planning Unit (JEPU) youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
As an Emergency Planning Officer you will take the lead on emergency preparedness across one or more local authorities supporting planning response and recovery efforts. You will provide expert advice to officers and elected members develop and maintain emergency and business continuity plans and help deliver training and exercises to ensure readiness across the county.
You will also be part of a 24/7 out-of-hours duty rota providing critical support during incidents and helping to safeguard Suffolks residents.
Role and responsibilities
- Supporting local delivery of emergency planning and business continuity in line with legislation
- Developing and maintaining emergency plans and procedures
- Advising senior officers and elected members during emergencies
- Delivering and evaluating training and exercises
- Promoting community resilience and supporting local businesses
- Liaising with emergency services health bodies utilities and voluntary organisations
- Participating in the JEPU out-of-hours duty rota
You will need:
- A relevant qualification at RQF Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a complex workload
- Experience in emergency planning business continuity or risk management (desirable)
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (link below). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all the requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
For more information
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Neal Evans Head of Emergency Planning. You can reach him by calling 0.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Question 1 - Tell us about a situation where you had to manage multiple urgent priorities simultaneously whilst working with limited supervision. How did you prioritise your workload and ensure all deadlines were met
- Question 2 - Provide an example of when you had to work with external organisations or agencies to achieve a common goal. What approach did you take to build effective working relationships and how did you overcome any difficulties
- Question 3 - Tell us about a challenging problem you encountered in your work that required you to think creatively to find a solution. What was your approach and how did you evaluate different options
- Question 4 - Describe how you would approach planning and coordinating a multi-agency training exercise involving several organisations. What factors would you consider and how would you ensure its success
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 22 June 2025 11:30pm
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
