Emergency Management Officer

We are working closely with a local authority in Cardiffto assist with the appointment of an Emergency Management Officer on a 12-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 18.35- 24.06 per hour

Summary:

Cardiff Council is seeking a proactive and resilient Emergency Management Officer to support the development and delivery of the Councils emergency preparedness response and recovery arrangements. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act and other statutory obligations by developing emergency plans coordinating training and exercises strengthening business continuity arrangements and supporting multi-agency responses to incidents.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver work programmes to ensure compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Lead designated specialist work streams with responsibilities allocated by the Principal Emergency Management Officer.
• Organise and participate in emergency exercises to test plans and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide support to the Councils response to emergencies and incidents during and outside normal office hours.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level standard or able to demonstrate equivalent work-related attainment.

Essentials:

• Good understanding of local and regional government structures and systems.
• Understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act and other relevant statutory legislation.
• Experience developing plans policies procedures or operational guidance.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer:
Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important:
We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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