Safety & Emergency Planning Assistant - EH0286

Job Title - Safety & Emergency Planning Assistant

Permanent

Full Time - 37 Hours per week

Grade 5 - 34882.00 to 37842.00 per annum

Location - Petersfield with hybrid working

Information about the council

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of others wed like to hear from you.

East Hampshire District Council has a proactive and supportive Safety and Emergency Planning team working within the Property and Facilities team.

Information about the role

In this role you will be assisting the Safety and Emergency Planning Officer delivering a range of practical and administrative tasks which are key to the smooth running of this service. Along with supporting Services across the Council to achieve excellent Health and Safety practices tasks will include supporting the collation of risk assessments assisting with gathering information for accident investigation and so much more.

We will help you to learn more about health and safety emergency planning and business continuity and achieve relevant qualifications in these areas creating a career pathway in this area of work. You will have the opportunity to work closely with Emergency Planning colleagues across Hampshire gaining experience in planning and preparation activity under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

Along with a keen interest in health and safety matters you will be highly organised self motivated with a keen eye for detail. Working well in a team environment is essential together with the ability to work under pressure at times.

The work of this function is critical in keeping staff safe within our own properties whilst at work as well as playing a supporting role in times of emergencies where there is a risk to the welfare of people in the community within the District.

This role will require you to work out on site attend meetings outside of the District and work within the office at least 2 to 3 days each week or at home and be able to respond to emergency situations either on site or the office at all hours of the day and night as part of a rota.

Starting salary will be dependent upon relevant skills and experience.

Requirements of the position

Practical experience in a Health and Safety/Emergency Planning role

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Working towards or already have NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Interest in current health and safety legislation and issues with experience of health and safety implementation in the workplace for example carrying out risk assessments

Desire to attend Emergency Planning and Business Continuity training

Ability to drive is essential for this role

Being able to respond at short notice anytime night or day

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information

For an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Mundy Safety & Emergency Planning Officer by email at

Closing date for receipt of applications is the 29^th August 2025 and interviews will be held on 12^th and/or 15^th September.

In return for your valued contribution we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working options training and development opportunities generous annual leave and flexi time membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

East Hampshire District Council are committed to building a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.

Our website has information on the benefits and support we offer our staff - Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans is a commitment that the Council has made to support the Armed Forces Community Covenant you can find more on this scheme and eligibility here.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Please note - as part of our recruitment process your right to work in the UK will be checked by using approved right to work documents.