Who You Are You are a thorough and experienced professional with a deep understanding of legislation and industry standards around emergency planning and business continuity within a local authority context. You possess strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and have demonstrated experience in managing staff, performance, and budgets. Your analytical and problem-solving skills are top-notch, coupled with the ability to critically evaluate information considering wide-reaching implications. You are organized, confident, and able to work under pressure while effectively innovating and adapting to changes. Additionally, you are keen on promoting diversity and inclusion within your team and services. What the Job Involves In your role as Emergency Planning Manager, you are at the forefront of the Council's preparedness, response, and recovery measures under the Civil Contingencies Act. You're accountable for maintaining compliance with standards, developing policies and strategies, and overseeing the borough's risk register. You'll lead the development and maintenance of emergency plans and ensure all involved officers are aptly trained and prepared for emergencies. As the budget manager, you will handle emergency planning and project-specific budgets while ensuring efficient use of financial resources. The role involves liaising with partners regularly, managing complex projects, coordinating multi-agency collaborations, and fostering community and business resilience. You will also play a part in on-call duties, provide support to high-level officers during emergencies, and manage the business continuity program in line with industry best practices. This role embodies versatility, requiring work mainly in Sutton with occasional evening commitments, actively engaging in developing London-wide emergency plans, and ensuring emergency planning operations are active 24/7. Moreover, you will ensure all duties align with data protection regulations and health and safety standards and support the development of high-quality results through effective commissioning and partnership activities.