Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer

The Emergency Planning Society; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at local services

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

Lambeth Council seeks an Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer to deliver projects under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, ensuring business continuity and effective emergency planning. You will de-escalate, communicate clearly, and work across Public Realm & Safety to achieve outcomes.

The role requires developing civil contingency plans, coordinating with police and emergency services, and supporting leadership with plan validation, training and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and/or professional qualification and membership or one year's relevant experience.
• Good understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
• Knowledge of local government operations and responsibilities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret legislation and explain requirements clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Team player with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Civil Contingency planning for the borough.
• Collaborate with police, fire and ambulance services for out-of-hours responses.
• Support leadership in establishing and validating plans through training and exercises.
• Engage the organisation and community in resilience activities.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation

Team player

Report writing

Policy interpretation

Education

Relevant degree

Professional qualification

Membership in professional body

One year relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

The Public Realm and Safety Service covers several key frontline and strategic areas for Lambeth Council, including improving public safety, delivering frontline statutory enforcement services, community safety functions and assurance of safe housing in the private rented sector. Vital to this is compliance to public protection and environmental matters across the Borough.

As Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer, you will be responsible for delivering projects and activities to meet Lambeth Councils 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.

Job Purpose
a. To work with the team in the development, preparation, maintenance and validation of the Civil Contingency planning arrangements for the borough, in order to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
b. To work with key partners such as police, fire and ambulance services to ensure the organisations out of hours response services respond appropriately and effectively to incidents and emergencies.
c. To provide support to the leadership team in establishing, developing and maintaining effective plans and help them validate such plans and procedures through training and exercises.
d. To promote ways to actively engage the organisation and the community in resilience activity, enhancing knowledge and understanding leading to a more resilient outlook.

The Benefits

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you’ll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women’s.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

Requirements

• Relevant degree and/or professional qualification and membership or one years relevant experience in this field of work
• A good understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
• Knowledge of the operation and service responsibilities of local government
• High level of competency in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrable experience of interpreting legislation and other laid down procedures/policy and be able to explain the requirements in simple, practical terms.
• Ability to communicate credibly and effectively in writing, including clear and concise reports/procedures, and in person inside and outside the organisation at all levels on complex/technical or organisational issues.
• A team player, who works positively with colleagues in the team and across the organisation, with the ability to plan and organise the work within the team in order prioritise conflicting demands to meet specified deadlines and service needs.
• Takes personal responsibility to support change responding to requirements by continually striving to improve processes or activities, consistent with the Council’s values and objectives.
• Experience of working with community groups and organisations.
• Able to demonstrate capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.

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: https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/jobs-skills/careers-lambeth-council/lambeths-behaviours