About The Role
Tewkesbury Borough Council are looking for an
Emergency Planning Project Officer
to support our
Leadership Team . You will join us on a
full-time, fixed term contract for 2 years . The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £33,366 - £37,035. This is an exciting opportunity to join Tewkesbury Borough Council working with the Leadership Team in reviewing and realigning the council's response to emergencies including flooding in compliance with their duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. You will lead on the development and maintenance of effective emergency plans to ensure that the council is prepared for a range of emergency situations. You will also work with partners and communities in developing resilience. In addition, you will work on the development and maintenance of a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plan to ensure the council is organisationally resilient. Some of the duties for this role will be: To work closely with the LRF and County Council Emergency Planning Team to develop and regularly update the council’s emergency plans, ensuring they comply with legal requirements and best practices. To design and develop playbooks for specific emergencies to enable the Incident Management Team and associated cells to follow in the event of that emergency occurring. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within the council’s jurisdiction. To identify training needs and develop and deliver suitable training to staff and volunteers. About you Ideally you will be educated to degree level or with a professional qualification in emergency planning / disaster management or have significant vocational training / experience in an emergency management discipline. We are looking for a motivated person who has good project management and organisational skills and can think creatively. Ideally you will have experience of undertaking project work, be IT literate, and be able to demonstrate effective communication skills. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Julie Rose, PA to the Director; Communities on 01684-272051, e-mail julie.rose@tewkesbury.gov.uk who will arrange a suitable time for a conversation about the role. Closing Date: 10 January 2025 Proposed Interview Date: W/c 20 January 2025 About Us In return we offer: Up to 30 days annual leave Agile working arrangements Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Potential career progression 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Emergency Planning Project Officer
to support our
Leadership Team . You will join us on a
full-time, fixed term contract for 2 years . The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £33,366 - £37,035. This is an exciting opportunity to join Tewkesbury Borough Council working with the Leadership Team in reviewing and realigning the council's response to emergencies including flooding in compliance with their duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. You will lead on the development and maintenance of effective emergency plans to ensure that the council is prepared for a range of emergency situations. You will also work with partners and communities in developing resilience. In addition, you will work on the development and maintenance of a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plan to ensure the council is organisationally resilient. Some of the duties for this role will be: To work closely with the LRF and County Council Emergency Planning Team to develop and regularly update the council’s emergency plans, ensuring they comply with legal requirements and best practices. To design and develop playbooks for specific emergencies to enable the Incident Management Team and associated cells to follow in the event of that emergency occurring. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within the council’s jurisdiction. To identify training needs and develop and deliver suitable training to staff and volunteers. About you Ideally you will be educated to degree level or with a professional qualification in emergency planning / disaster management or have significant vocational training / experience in an emergency management discipline. We are looking for a motivated person who has good project management and organisational skills and can think creatively. Ideally you will have experience of undertaking project work, be IT literate, and be able to demonstrate effective communication skills. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Julie Rose, PA to the Director; Communities on 01684-272051, e-mail julie.rose@tewkesbury.gov.uk who will arrange a suitable time for a conversation about the role. Closing Date: 10 January 2025 Proposed Interview Date: W/c 20 January 2025 About Us In return we offer: Up to 30 days annual leave Agile working arrangements Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Potential career progression 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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