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Job information Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer from the Company Southwark Council, this latest Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in London located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Emergency field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

The role

Are you passionate about keeping our community safe and prepared for anything? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy developing strategies that make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

At Southwark council, we're looking for a dedicated Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer to join our small, tight-knit team. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of managing, developing, and delivering a wide portfolio of contingency planning work streams, ensuring we meet the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Your work will be crucial in shaping a safer, more resilient community. Key Responsibilities:

• Assess Long-term Needs: Dive into the intricate world of emergency planning and business continuity, identifying the long-term service requirements and development needs. Your insights will help us stay ahead of the curve and ready for any challenge.
• Create Strategies: Develop and implement council-wide strategies that drive our various schemes forward. You'll align these strategies with local, pan-London, and national developments, ensuring we're always on the cutting edge of resilience and preparedness.
• Manage Key Areas: Take charge of designated areas within business continuity, resilience, emergency planning and response, and counterterrorism (CT) support. Your expertise will be vital in managing and enhancing our preparedness efforts.
• Coordinate Services: Oversee and coordinate all services provided by our business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements, as well as our emergency scheme. Your leadership will ensure seamless, effective responses during critical times.

How will you make an impact as our Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer?

• You will come with substantial experience of business continuity and emergency planning preferably gained working within a public sector organisation.
• Extensive experience in managing and developing staff, with a keen focus on driving improvements through innovation.
• Deep knowledge of contingency planning work streams, to ensure Southwark meets the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
• Strong communication skills are key - you'll need to convey complex strategies with clarity and confidence.
• A solid grasp of Emergency Planning best practices and Resilience principles will set you up for success in this role.
• This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.

Recruitment timetable

Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 23rd of August

Interview Dates: 9th and 10th of September We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

Job Reference: SC06737

Keywords : London jobs

Closed Date : 2024-12-18