LRF Support Officer

Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; On-site; GBP 33,603 - 37,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised gym membership

Blue Light Card Scheme

Paid sick leave

Access to training programmes

Flexitime arrangements

Job summary

A regional police force is seeking a Local Resilience Forum Officer in Exeter. This position focuses on supporting multi-agency cooperation between stakeholders to effectively manage emergencies. Responsibilities include advising LRF partners, maintaining the LRF Business Plan, and delivering the LRF Work Programme. Candidates should have experience in emergency planning and a solid understanding of resilience frameworks. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency planning.
• Ability to coordinate with various organisations.
• Understanding of resilience frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support LRF Manager in managing multi-agency cooperation.
• Give advice at meetings with LRF partners.
• Maintain the content of the LRF Business Plan.

Skills

Multi-agency cooperation

Contingency planning

Advisory skills

Risk mitigation strategies

Job description

Salary: £33,603 rising to £37,020 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Police HQ, Exeter, England

Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

About the role

The principal responsibility of theLocal Resilience Forum (LFR) Officer is to support the LRF Manager in providing the effective management, coordination and work delivery for the 60+ organisations making up Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Resilience Forum (LRF). To ensure multi-agency cooperation between the Police and all stakeholders in order to prepare for and respond to major emergencies.

In particular to:

• Give advice and direction at regular meetings with the LRF partners on matters affecting resilience, the LRF and multi-agency working.
• Give supporting advice to the Police regarding contingency and emergency planning issues associated with partner organisations.
• Support the maintenance and management of the content of the LRF Business Plan taking into account perceived benefits and best risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the delivery of the LRF Work Programme; prioritise according to risk and ensure links across to the business plan.

Want to know more about this role

Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:

Hiring Line Manager: Tom Holmes- LRF Manager

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What you get if you join us

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5)
• Company sick pay.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.