Emergency Management Officer

Emergency Management Officer - Cardiff Council

Salary: £145 per day;

Hours:

37 hours;
Working schedule:
Monday to Friday;
Contract length: 12 month contract;

Location:

Cardiff.

The development, implementation and review of the policies, plans and procedures associated with the Civil Contingencies Act and other statutory regulations. Working as part of the Emergency Management Team to ensure the wellbeing of residents and communities during periods of disruption, collaborating with the Local Resilience Forum to ensure a coordinated response. Maintaining a strong Business Continuity Management system to protect critical services and collaborating with major event organisers to address safety requirements and residents' needs.

• Deliver the work programmes specifically in relation to the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act and other statutory regulations.
• Lead specialist work streams as directed by the Principal Emergency Management Officer.
• Prepare plans and procedures to facilitate an integrated internal and external response to incidents.
• Assist in preparing and delivering training programmes and exercises to improve the council's emergency preparedness.
• Liaise with officers within the Council, emergency services, voluntary agencies and other relevant organisations to carry out duties.
• Attend meetings, courses and exercises as required.
• Participate in the emergency on call system flexibly, averaging one to two weekdays and one weekend every four.
• Assist the Council to respond to incidents both during and outside office hours.
• Undertake occasional weekend and evening work when necessary.
• Assist with administrative and clerical tasks as deemed necessary by the Principal Emergency Management Officer.

• Actively support the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others affected by your acts or omissions and comply with all health and safety legislation.
• As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.

Although a base is provided, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.