Role Purpose
The role involves leading, developing, and managing strategies and implementations for the Council's preparedness response and resilience, as mandated by the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Additionally, the role entails actively participating in Corporate Management Team and Departmental Management Team meetings as required and representing the council in meetings with external agencies.
To deputise for the Head of Community Safety and Resilience when required.
Responsibilities
To ensure departments have appropriate departmental planning arrangements and identified lead staff for emergency planning and business continuity
To assure the provision of professional Safety Services for strategic and operational planning and advice to the Chief Executive, Directors, Heads of Service and managers across the organisation
To undertake business planning, ensuring the teams work is aligned to the Corporate Plan, the London Resilience Local Authorities Panel (LAARG) business plan, legal requirements and the needs of customers
To manage the team budget and ensure the effective use of resources. To initiate projects and to negotiate, let and manage contracts and agreements to meet identified objectives
The post will, with the Head of Community Safety and Resilience, work with the London Resilience Local Authorities Panel (LAARG) and relevant government departments
To participate in the Council’s 24/7 emergency duty system, acting alongside the Assis...