Airport Emergency Planning Lead: Resilience & Training

London Luton Airport; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

London Luton Airport is seeking an Emergency Planning Executive to organise Emergency Orders, coordinate response activities and drive resilience across the airport. You will engage with local emergency services, regulators and stakeholders while leading Air Ops initiatives.

The role reports to the Airfield Operations Manager and requires planning, training delivery and strong collaboration across departments to maintain Operational Safety Excellence.

Qualifications

• Be able to lead training and exercises.
• Understand UK national emergency response and the Civil Contingencies Act.
• Be familiar with a regulated working environment.
• Have awareness of Safety and Emergency procedures.
• An understanding of regulation relating to Aerodromes (EU139/2014).
• Experience or knowledge of Business Continuity Planning.
• Experience of airfield operations and apron activities.
• An understanding of auditing and reporting systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Write, review and manage the Emergency Orders for LLAOL.
• Plan and run emergency exercises to meet Aerodrome Certificate requirements.
• Develop continuity plans and exercises to ensure readiness for emerging risks.
• Support the development of Business Continuity Plans.
• Maintain Crisis Management plans and coordinate across the business for resilience.
• Chair Emergency Planning Group meetings and engage stakeholders for continuous improvement.
• Represent LLAOL externally with regulators and partners on emergency planning matters.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to improve response and multi-agency cooperation.
• Act as focal point for regulators and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Oversee departmental procedures and distribute notices to relevant parties.
• Provide training and briefing sessions for Air Ops staff on Emergency Planning.

Skills

Lead training & exercises

UK emergency response knowledge

Regulated environment awareness

Safety & emergency procedures

Aerodromes regulation (EU139/2014)

Business Continuity Planning

Airfield operations & apron activities

Auditing & reporting systems

Job description

London Luton Airport is seeking an Emergency Planning Executive to organise Emergency Orders, coordinate response activities and drive resilience across the airport. You will engage with local emergency services, regulators and stakeholders while leading Air Ops initiatives.

The role reports to the Airfield Operations Manager and requires planning, training delivery and strong collaboration across departments to maintain Operational Safety Excellence.