Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer

London Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Stonewall Diversity Champion

Job summary

The London Borough of Lambeth is seeking an Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer to deliver projects under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and to maintain business continuity and emergency preparedness. This full-time permanent role requires strong collaboration across Public Realm & Safety and a can‑do attitude.

Successful candidates will undertake DBS basic clearance and a Cifas check, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive, high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Delivery of projects and activities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
• Maintain effective business continuity and emergency planning preparedness.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Public Realm & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects and activities to meet Lambeth Council’s Civil Contingencies Act 2004 responsibilities.
• Maintain effective business continuity and emergency planning preparedness.
• Collaborate across Public Realm & Safety and other teams as required.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Full Time/Permanent

PO2: £46,422 pa rising in annual increments to £49,509 per annum incl. LW

About Us

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

Job Description

Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer

Full Time/Permanent

PO2: £46,422 pa rising in annual increments to £49,509 per annum incl. LW

About Us

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council; we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through delivery of our priorities.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About The Team

The Public Realm and Safety Service plays a vital role in keeping Lambeth safe, confident, and prepared. Our team leads on public safety, emergency planning, CCTV operations, and Corporate Health & Safety, acting as a central hub for specialist advice, operational leadership, and strategic resilience planning across the council.

We are a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team that values openness, continuous learning, and innovation. Joining us means being part of a service committed to excellence, community impact and professional integrity. You will work alongside talented colleagues, have access to a broad range of development opportunities and contribute to shaping a service that supports both residents and frontline council teams.

About The Role

As Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer, you will be responsible for delivering projects and activities to meet Lambeth Council’s responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, to maintain effective business continuity (BC) and emergency planning (EP) preparedness. You will have effective de‑escalation, interpersonal and communication skills.

Lambeth expects its staff to show openness, honesty and commitment, and, of course, to deliver results. This post will be expected to work collaboratively across Public Realm & Safety to deliver the outcomes placed upon the division, ensuring flexibility of approach and a "can do" attitude.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jo Boulter, Emergency Planning & Resilience Manager - [e-mail]

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 1st November 2026.

Shortlisting: Week commencing 4th November 2026.

Interviews: 18 & 19 November 2026.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.