Emergency Planning Assistant - Apprentice

About The Role

We have a new apprenticeship opportunity within our Emergency Planning & Resilience Team. In this role you will develop, maintain and exercise robust emergency plans to ensure the safety and resilience of the community. You will contribute to all aspects of emergency planning, business continuity and event safety, applying a proactive approach and demonstrating strong administrative and communication skills.

• Develop, maintain and exercise emergency plans.
• Assist with business continuity planning.
• Support event safety and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.

• Excellent communication skills, good IT skills, strong attention to detail and enthusiasm.
• Hold a GCSE level C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Be registered to complete functional skills assessments if not currently holding the qualifications.
• Apprenticeship must be unrelated to any existing qualifications at the same or higher level.
• Not enrolled in another funded apprenticeship or higher education program at the start of this apprenticeship.
• Have right to work and study in England.
• For EEA citizens: reside in the EEA for at least three years prior to start. For non‑EEA: have UK permission & have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before the start of learning.

• Minimum 12‑month contract (some may be longer depending on apprenticeship level).
• 24 days paid annual leave.
• Access to online staff benefits portal (discounts, local and national shops, restaurants, attractions).
• Three volunteering days per year in Sutton.
• Starting salary of £22,432 per annum, subject to London Living Wage.
• Flexible working – Smarter Working Scheme allows staff to work from various locations; office attendance not required 5 days a week.

Apply online, outlining how your skills, abilities and experience make you an ideal candidate for this apprenticeship. Upload your CV details and refer to the requirements listed above. The closing date is a guide; we may close the vacancy earlier once enough applications have been received.

We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming borough. We support a range of family‑friendly and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and inclusive staff networks. As a disability‑confident employer we guarantee interviews to all disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria. We provide a London Living Wage to all employees.