Senior Resilience & Emergency Planning Partner

Greater Manchester Combined Authority; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking a Business Partner to provide emergency planning, response and resilience for the ten GM councils within the GMRU. You will manage relationships with councils, lead resilience programmes and advise on policy impacts, reporting to GMRU leadership.

The role requires senior stakeholder engagement, knowledge of emergency planning and multi-agency delivery, with a hybrid working arrangement across GMCA locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency planning, civil contingencies and business continuity.
• Ability to lead multi-agency projects and partner with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of statutory civil contingencies frameworks and local context.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Greater Manchester councils, engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Support delivery of the GMRU business plan and annual work programme.
• Maintain up-to-date expertise in emergency response, JESIP, and Resilience Direct.

Skills

Emergency planning

Civil contingencies

Business continuity planning

Multi-agency projects

Job description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking a Business Partner to provide emergency planning, response and resilience for the ten GM councils within the GMRU. You will manage relationships with councils, lead resilience programmes and advise on policy impacts, reporting to GMRU leadership.

The role requires senior stakeholder engagement, knowledge of emergency planning and multi-agency delivery, with a hybrid working arrangement across GMCA locations.