Resilience Officer

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary: 34434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council collaboration is at the heart of what we do. As a Risk and Resilience Officer in the Suffolk Resilience Forum (SRF) you will work with colleagues partners and communities to build trust share ideas and deliver services that make a lasting impact.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for Category 1 and Category 2 responders as well as other partner organisations.
• Support the Multi-Agency Information Cell including gathering information analysing data and producing clear and actionable outputs.
• Assist with the multi-agency debrief and lessons identified process ensuring learning is captured and incorporated into relevant SRF plans and procedures.
• Provide effective and efficient business management and administrative support to the SRF under the direction of the SRF Partnership Manager.
• Support Suffolks Strategic and Tactical Coordination arrangements during emergencies and major incidents.
• Provide secretariat support to partner agencies including assisting with plan development meeting coordination training and exercise activities and report writing.

You will need

• a good understanding of emergency planning resilience and business continuity principles
• experience of working collaboratively across organisations and developing effective partnerships. A background within one of our partner agencies would be advantageous
• excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities remain calm under pressure and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• a proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to adapt during both busy operational periods and quieter planning phases
• the ability to travel across Suffolk when required.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert

If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Suffolk Resilience Forum (SRF) supports partner organisations in meeting their responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and is hosted within Public Health Communities and Public Safety at Suffolk County Council. Working closely with a wide range of multi-agency partners the team provides coordination administrative and project support across a variety of resilience workstreams.

All members of the SRF team participate in the on-call rota supporting major incidents across Suffolk including the countys Tactical and Strategic Coordination Groups and the Multi-Agency Information Cell. Partnership work is primarily undertaken on Working Wednesdays which are usually hosted at Police Headquarters while Tuesdays are dedicated team-working days based at Endeavour House. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Suffolks emergency planning and resilience arrangements helping partners prepare for respond to and recover from emergencies that affect local communities.

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Emma Dixon (Suffolk Resilience Forum Partnership Manager) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing:

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

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 theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Tell us about a time when you developed reviewed or improved a plan to prepare for a potential risk disruption or emergency. What was your approach and what was the outcome
2. Give an example of when you were managing several competing priorities or projects at the same time. How did you organise your workload and ensure deadlines were met
3. Tell us about a time when you worked collaboratively to solve a problem that affected a wider team service or organisation.
4. What interests you about resilience emergency preparedness and protecting communities and how have you developed your knowledge or experience in these areas

Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

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Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at: or.You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date:11.30 pm 13 August 2026.

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