NLRF Training & Exercise Group (TEG) & Risk Officer

NLRF Training & Exercise Group (TEG) & Risk Officer

Salary:
Band 8, £36,066 - £41,028 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)

Location:
Agile working across Etal Lane Police Station and homeworking, with travel to partner organisation premises as required.

Hours/

Contract:

37 hours per week, fixed term contract / secondment until 31st December 2027

Working for #TeamNP

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job - and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we'll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

Whether you're a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.

Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our NLRF Team as a NLRF Training & Exercise Group (TEG) & Risk Officer.

This role will support the management and distribution of risk information for the Northumbria Local Resilience Forum (NLRF), including responsibilities related to the National Security Risk Assessment. The post holder will also provide direct support to the LRF Risk Group Chair.

In addition, the role will assist in the delivery of a dedicated training and exercising function for the LRF. This includes contributing to the development, coordination, and day to day operation of LRF activities, as well as providing support to the Training and Exercising Group Chair.

What you’ll do

• Support the expanding duties of Northumbria LRF by contributing to effective risk assessment, management, and delivery of a proactive training and exercising programme.
• Assist in planning, training, exercising, and risk mitigation to ensure multi agency preparedness, including work on the NSRA, Community Risk Register, gap analyses, and debrief actions.
• Represent and support the LRF when tasked by senior Chairs and managers, contributing to meetings, events, and day to day operational duties.
• Attend Training & Exercising and Risk Group meetings as a subject matter expert, offering advice, reviewing corrective actions, analysing issues, and supporting the Group Chairs.
• Contribute to the work streams of the LRF Training & Exercising Group and Risk Group, including participation in regional North-East meetings as required.
• Strong knowledge and experience in risk assessment methodology, mitigation, project management, and multi-agency working, supported by ongoing professional development and understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (including Excel) and resilience-related applications, with a good standard of education and a willingness to undertake a Level 4 Training/Learning & Development qualification within six months of appointment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work in a busy, multi-tasking environment and confidently engage with senior leaders and staff across multiple organisations; experienced in training, exercising, and project-based work.
• Pragmatic and analytical problem-solver with strong prioritisation, relationship‑building, reporting, presentation, administrative and organisational skills, able to perform…