Strategic Lead for Resilience & Emergency Planning - Grade 17 (£64,317 - £66,651)
Join Croydon Council as Strategic Lead for Resilience & Emergency Planning Are you ready to make a difference where it matters most? Croydon Council is seeking a dynamic
Strategic Lead for Resilience & Emergency Planning
to be the backbone of our emergency planning and business continuity strategies. This is your opportunity to lead a committed team, ensuring our borough is prepared, safe, and resilient against any challenges it may face. If you're passionate about shaping the future and safeguarding communities, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do As the Strategic Lead for Resilience & Emergency Planning, you'll be the council's leading expert on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. From crafting and activating robust emergency plans to coordinating responses during critical incidents, your work will directly impact the safety and well-being of Croydon's residents. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, chairing the Croydon Resilience Forum to drive strategy, innovation, and excellence. With a focus on compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, you’ll also play a pivotal role in business continuity, ensuring our operations withstand disruptions. What You Bring We're looking for a leader with expertise in emergency management and business continuity, a proven track record in crisis response, and the ability to inspire teams under pressure. Your ability to engage with diverse stakeholders—from senior council officials to emergency services—will be key. If you have exceptional communication skills, strategic vision, and a drive to deliver impactful results, this role is tailored for you. Why Croydon Council? Join a council committed to transparency, inclusivity, and delivering value for money to our residents. At Croydon, we foster innovation, respect diversity, and prioritise collaborative working. With our borough's unique challenges and opportunities, every day is a chance to make a real difference. Ready to Lead and Inspire? Step into a role that combines leadership, strategy, and community impact. Apply today and take your career to the next level while safeguarding Croydon’s future! Contact Information For an informal chat about this role or if you have any questions, please contact Kristian Aspinall, Director of Culture & Community Safety, at
kristian.aspinall@croydon.gov.uk . Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
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Join Croydon Council as Strategic Lead for Resilience & Emergency Planning Are you ready to make a difference where it matters most? Croydon Council is seeking a dynamic
Strategic Lead for Resilience & Emergency Planning
to be the backbone of our emergency planning and business continuity strategies. This is your opportunity to lead a committed team, ensuring our borough is prepared, safe, and resilient against any challenges it may face. If you're passionate about shaping the future and safeguarding communities, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do As the Strategic Lead for Resilience & Emergency Planning, you'll be the council's leading expert on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. From crafting and activating robust emergency plans to coordinating responses during critical incidents, your work will directly impact the safety and well-being of Croydon's residents. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, chairing the Croydon Resilience Forum to drive strategy, innovation, and excellence. With a focus on compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, you’ll also play a pivotal role in business continuity, ensuring our operations withstand disruptions. What You Bring We're looking for a leader with expertise in emergency management and business continuity, a proven track record in crisis response, and the ability to inspire teams under pressure. Your ability to engage with diverse stakeholders—from senior council officials to emergency services—will be key. If you have exceptional communication skills, strategic vision, and a drive to deliver impactful results, this role is tailored for you. Why Croydon Council? Join a council committed to transparency, inclusivity, and delivering value for money to our residents. At Croydon, we foster innovation, respect diversity, and prioritise collaborative working. With our borough's unique challenges and opportunities, every day is a chance to make a real difference. Ready to Lead and Inspire? Step into a role that combines leadership, strategy, and community impact. Apply today and take your career to the next level while safeguarding Croydon’s future! Contact Information For an informal chat about this role or if you have any questions, please contact Kristian Aspinall, Director of Culture & Community Safety, at
kristian.aspinall@croydon.gov.uk . Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
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