About The Role
The National Resilience (NR) CBRN Mass Decontamination (MD) Capability Officer will support the Home Office Project Lead in delivering the Home Office Capability Review of MD and Radiological Response Project. This role will focus on operational implementation, training, assurance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure that the revised MD capability meets the evolving radiological, chemical, and biological threat landscape.
This position requires strong operational knowledge of CBRN(e) decontamination processes, understanding of NR governance structures, multi-agency, and cross government response coordination, and emergency preparedness planning. The officer will work closely with Fire and Rescue Services (FRS), NHS, Home Office, UKHSA, MoD, NPCC, and other key stakeholders to develop and test enhanced decontamination capabilities.
This is a secondment opportunity for 12 months.
The salary for this secondment is that of Station Manager Bus 20% Flexi Duty allowance.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Training & Development Academy, Aintree, Liverpool.
About Us
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.
With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.
PENSION CONSIDERATIONS
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd).
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd).
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
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