Emergency Planning Officer

Overview

This role is part of the Emergency Planning Team at North Northamptonshire Council. It requires a 37-hour work week (Monday to Friday) and includes participation in an on-call rota that provides 24/7 coverage for the council’s emergency response. The position is full-time, permanent and is conducted primarily during normal office hours, but demands flexibility and the willingness to work unsocial hours as required.

• Assist in assessing hazards and threats in line with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
• Develop, update and maintain plans, procedures and records so that they are ready for use during incidents.
• Collaborate with other council departments, communities and external emergency responders to support the authority’s resilience strategy.
• Manage the authority’s response to emergencies and major incidents, and take an active part in operational responses.

• Sound knowledge of UK civil protection and emergency management arrangements and how local responders deliver them.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to resilience challenges.
• Proficiency in basic IT applications and comfortable using maps to communicate geographic information.
• Demonstrated resilience and the ability to handle challenging subjects in a high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota and to respond to emergencies at any time.

• Competitive salary.
• Company-matched pension scheme with life cover and ill-health protection.
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where practicable.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support and travel rates at HMRC rates.
• Participation in a range of active Employee Network Groups.