Emergency & Business Continuity Officer

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer to join our Emergency Management and Response Service at the London Borough of Hillingdon. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting our residents, staff, and essential services by ensuring the Council is well-prepared to respond to and recover from disruptive incidents.

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the Council’s business continuity programme, supporting services to develop, review, and test continuity plans that meet statutory and organisational requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of emergency response arrangements for a range of major incident scenarios.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of training sessions and exercises to strengthen organisational resilience.
• Provide advice and guidance during live incidents, supporting the Council’s emergency response and recovery efforts.
• Work collaboratively across Council departments, with external agencies, and as part of the wider London resilience network.

This role would suit someone who is:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Confident working independently and in cross-functional teams
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
• Passionate about public safety and organisational resilience
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Experience in emergency planning, business continuity, or a related discipline would be beneficial, but we also welcome applications from those looking to grow their expertise in this field.

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps safeguard our borough while building your skills in a high-profile and evolving area of public service.

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Perkbox Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants…