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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response Specialist to join us on a 12-month temporary contract.
The Emergency Planning team are responsible for preparing for the effective management and coordination of the Local Authority response to incidents and emergencies, working alongside the emergency services to protect the health and welfare of the public and facilitate the long-term recovery of the environment and community affected.
As an Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating against risks associated with the projects and programmes in your remit. This will include providing advice and guidance and remedial actions to senior managers, directors and elected members. You will prepare emergency plans in line with statutory requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act, Pipeline Safety Regulations, Radiation Regulations and COMAH. Other duties will include maintaining, testing and leading on the development of corporate and county wide emergency plans, ensuring effective multi-agency responses.
Our ideal candidate will be educated to Masters Degree level in a relevant field or hold an equivalent qualification or significant experience in a similar specialist role. You will hold membership with a professional business continuity body such as the Business Continuity Institute. Working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory emergency planning guidance alongside knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004), will be essential.
To excel in this role, you will have the ability to analyse very complex issues, have a proven ability to work well in pressured situations and have significant experience in supporting and running debriefing / review processes and training sessions / conferences in relation to emergency response.
If you have the essential qualifications and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you!
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Martin Nicholls, Head of Executive Office & Registration Services
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
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