Emergency Planning Officer x2

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council seeks two dynamic Emergency Planning Officers to join their Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Team. The role involves ensuring the Council is prepared for emergencies, developing effective emergency plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support Bristol's communities. A supportive work environment with flexible arrangements and opportunities for skills development is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil contingency legislation and multi-agency resilience practices.
• Current driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 duty officer rota.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the City Council is prepared for emergencies and can recover effectively.
• Deliver effective emergency plans from inception to validation.
• Collaborate with emergency services and community stakeholders.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Bristol City Council’s Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Team (EPRT) are looking for two dynamic and enthusiastic Emergency Planning Officers to join our busy and hardworking team.

You will join a small team of experienced professionals committed to ensuring the City Council is prepared for, and able to respond to, and recover from, emergencies or disruptive challenges affecting the City, the Council, and communities.

You will possess current knowledge of civil contingency legislation, relevant regulations, and multi-agency resilience practices, including business continuity. You should have excellent planning and organizational skills, capable of delivering effective emergency plans from inception to validation.

We seek someone with diverse skills to bring emergency planning, training, and exercises to life for varied audiences inside and outside the Council. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a genuine enthusiasm for effective emergency planning, are essential to support Bristol’s citizens, collaborate with multi-agency partners, and maintain service continuity during crises.

Bristol is a vibrant city with environmental, economic, and infrastructural risks and opportunities, always prioritizing the welfare of its diverse communities.

We look for a 'people-focused' individual to help build resilience, support risk mitigation strategies, and ensure our planning supports and empowers communities affected by unforeseen events.

Knowledge of Bristol’s communities and infrastructure is desirable but not essential. The ability to work collaboratively with a small team and diverse stakeholders—including emergency services, council teams, voluntary agencies, and businesses—is crucial.

The team operates a 24/7 duty officer rota, which you must be willing to participate in. An additional standby duty allowance is provided. Candidates should live or plan to live within 1.5 hours of Bristol’s Temple Street offices.

Additional Information

• Current driving license and access to a vehicle are required.
• Support work across Avon and Somerset, and sometimes the Southwest.
• This is a non-political role.
• Security vetting to NPPV Level 2 and a basic DBS check are required.

Why Bristol City Council?

We offer a fast-moving, supportive work environment with opportunities for skills development. Hybrid working arrangements are available, balancing home and office work.

Our rewards include flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and generous leave. Join us to help make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How to Apply

If you are ready to join us, click the apply button below. Demonstrate how you meet each essential criterion from the Person Specification in your application. High application volumes may lead to shortlisting based on both essential and desirable criteria—please highlight how you meet these.

For an informal discussion, contact Donna Liggins at Mob: [phone].

We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sections. Appointments are based on merit.