Emergency Planning Officer

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LGPS

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking an Emergency Planning Officer to enhance resilience in a busy civil protection context. The role focuses on developing and exercising emergency plans, strengthening responder arrangements, and delivering training.

The position is suitable for a recent graduate or early-career resilience professional, working within a Directorate that prioritises community safety and collaboration with partners. Hybrid working is available, with in-office presence required.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career resilience professional with grounding in emergency planning theory.
• Knowledge of civil protection and resilience concepts is desirable.
• Ability to work with partners and communities to strengthen preparedness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and exercise emergency plans.
• Strengthen responder arrangements and coordination.
• Contribute to training and exercises to build capability.
• Collaborate with partners and communities to boost resilience.

Skills

Graduate

Emergency planning

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Directorate: Public Health, Public Protection, Engagement and Communities
• Pay Level: 7, £41,873 - £47,238 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Basic

The closing date for applications is midnight on 21st September 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September 2026

What you'll be doing:

We are hiring an Emergency Planning Officer to help strengthen resilience in one of the most interesting places for civil protection in the UK. Slough is the UK's smallest and highest density unitary authority: a compact, fast-moving borough on London's doorstep, with a uniquely complex risk profile.

You will help ensure the Council is prepared, confident and coordinated in its response. You will support the development, maintenance and exercising of emergency plans, strengthen responder arrangements, contribute to training and exercises, work closely with partners and communities to build resilience.

This is an ideal developmental opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career resilience professional with a strong grounding in emergency planning theory and a willingness to learn. You will be part of the Council's emergency response arrangements and help build capability that protects residents, businesses and services.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months' service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

Follow the link HERE to learn more.

Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [e-mail] before applying.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.