Description Job Description Senior Emergency Planning Officer - Grade 7- £40,833-£45,021pa About us Havering has a bright future ahead As one of London’s largest boroughs, Havering boasts attractive open spaces, fantastic schools and a thriving local economy. Underpinned by a strong corporate vision, we’re focused on making Havering an even better place to live and work – delivering better outcomes for all. We are a service that prides itself on innovative working, providing our workforce with the tools, support and the space to do their best work. We look to deliver systemic support with lasting effects – achieving sustainable positive outcomes. This is done in partnership with our colleagues, partners and residents, through ongoing conversations, working collaboratively to ensure outcomes work for all. About the role The Senior EPO works within our Civil Protection Team. The team works collaboratively to ensure preparedness and response arrangements are in place for the Council. Working with a talented team of individuals, the Senior EPO will work across the full range of Emergency Planning and Business Continuity disciplines including risk assessments, planning, training, response and recovery as well as undertaking duties to support the Civil Protection Manager. This is a rewarding role, where you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders, including the emergency services to help deliver the local authorities responsibilities under the Civil Contingency (Act 2004). The position plays a crucial role in the ongoing improvement to build community resilience within the borough and continue to help relieve the impacts of major incidents on Havering and its residents. About you To succeed within this role, you will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with our partners and stakeholder’s. An understanding of Emergency Planning and the Civil Contingency Act would be vital. You will also have the ability to act and make decisions under pressure in fast paced environments. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with experience of organising and facilitating meetings, exercises, training and providing support to the wider Enforcement & Community Safety Team. A key part of this role will be to establish effective and long-standing relationships with various stakeholders, most importantly our local residents and partners. As a result, you will have a good understanding of the local area its challenges, in addition to displaying exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Your attitude and behaviours will be aligned with the ‘Choose Havering’ charter and Havering’s ICARE values, with a positive and helpful attitude shining through in your interactions with colleagues and partners. For further information or an informal chat, please contact Kenny Yim, Civil Protection Manager on 01708 43 3128 or email kenny.yimhavering.gov.uk The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15th November 2024 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.