Assistant Emergency Planning Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham is seeking x2 Assistant Emergency Planning Officers on both permanent and fixed-term contracts. The successful candidates will help ensure the city is prepared for emergencies, provide expert advice, and assist in training and exercises. Ideal applicants will possess strong knowledge in emergency planning and excellent communication skills, with a flexible working approach to meet demands.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of emergency planning or civil contingencies.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills across stakeholders.
• Calm, flexible approach during emergencies.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective response to emergencies and disruptions.
• Promote resilience awareness across Council and the public.
• Lead support during major incidents on a rota.
• Manage emergency accommodation and public safety.

Skills

Emergency planning knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

x2 Assistant Emergency Planning Officers

x1 Permanent Contract

x1 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Grade 4 - £34,434 - £41,711

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about public safety, emergency planning, and building community resilience? We're looking for a proactive and committed individual to join our team as an Assistant emergency Planning Officer, helping to ensure the city is prepared for, and able to respond to, a range of emergencies.

In this vital role, you will support the Council in meeting its statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and other relevant legislation. You'll provide expert advice and practical support to ensure our resilience activities are delivered to a high standard, and that the Council remains operationally ready to respond to incidents affecting our communities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Ensuring the Council is ready to respond effectively to emergencies and disruptions.

Promoting awareness and understanding of resilience across the Council, its partners, and the public.

Leading and supporting officers in major incidents, ensuring the deployment of appropriate on a rota, responding to emergencies as required.

Supporting the delivery of training, exercises, and ongoing development of resilience activities.

Working closely with multi-agency partners and contributing to local and regional emergency planning efforts.

Assisting in the management of emergency accommodation, facilities, and public safety during incidents.

Horizon scanning and developing best practices within the resilience field.

What We’re Looking For:

A strong understanding of emergency planning, civil contingencies, or a related discipline.

Excellent communication and engagement skills across a variety of stakeholders.

A calm, flexible approach and ability to work under pressure during emergency situations.

Willingness to work flexibly, including out-of-hours as part of a Duty Officer rota.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to play a key role in ensuring the safety and resilience of our city. You'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team, working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where no two days are the same.

We offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe arecommitted to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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