Resilience Officer

Fox Morris Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Greater London seeks a full-time Resilience Officer on a 3-6 months contract, offering £35.24/hour. The role focuses on ensuring preparedness for emergencies, developing and maintaining emergency plans, and engaging with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in risk management and compliance with relevant legislation. This is a critical role in enhancing community resilience and public safety during crises.

Qualifications

• Understanding of emergency planning and response.
• Ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to develop and maintain emergency plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust emergency plans for Camden.
• Coordinate business continuity strategies across departments.
• Engage with internal and external agencies for effective risk management.

Skills

Emergency planning

Risk management

Public engagement

Compliance with Civil Contingencies Act

Job description

Resilience Officer – Camden Council - N1C 4AG

3 – 6 Months Contract

Full time

£35.24

Key Accountabilities

The Resilience Officer role is central to ensuring Camden is prepared for, can respond to, and recover from emergencies that may impact our community.

Working under the framework of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, the Resilience Officer will work to support Camden’s residents by developing and maintaining robust emergency plans and arrangements, coordinating business continuity strategies, and supporting partnerships both internally and more widely.

By engaging with internal teams, external agencies, and the public, the role strengthens Camden’s ability to manage risks, from natural hazards to major incidents, ensuring services remain operational and communities are supported during times of crisis.

The role requires participation in a 24 / 7 on-call rota as an on-call Resilience Advisor.

Ultimately, this role contributes to a safer, more resilient Camden, where residents can feel confident that their Council is ready to protect and assist them when it matters most.

Risk & Compliance

• You’ll ensure the Council can demonstrate compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 as well as local Resilience Standards for London, identifying gaps in compliance and working to address any identified gaps.
• You’ll work to horizon scan risks related to potential emergencies...