Emergency Management Officer - Internal only

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

Can you keep calm in a crisis? Are you good at anticipating what could happen next? Are you organised, passionate and keen to make a difference?

If so, you could be just what we're looking for in an Emergency Management Officer, part of the Emergency Management team.

The team works alongside colleagues across the Councils, external partner organisations, and the public to ensure the Councils fulfil their obligations under the Civil Contingences Act.

You'll play a direct role in keeping the Council and Bath and North East Somerset ready to respond and recover should the worst happen.

Your role will also include supporting the management of city centre security including permit requests, HVM management and working closely with CCTV.

About the Role

Reporting to the Emergency Management Team Leader, your day-to-day work will involve :

Supporting the designing and delivering training and exercises

Reviewing and improving response plans

Collaborating with external organisations such as the emergency services and voluntary sector, as well as other emergency planners from across Avon and Somerset

Helping to develop new capabilities that increase our preparedness

You'll be part of a supportive team and will work regularly with colleagues in other departments.

Please review the attached the Role Specific Criteria for the full responsibilities of this varied role.

You will be expected to have experience in Emergency Planning, preferably with an Emergency Planning professional qualification or evidence that you are working towards one.

You should have the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels and make a positive contribution to corporate and service objectives and the Council's responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.

Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work / life balance, and have the support you need.

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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https : / / jobsandcareers.

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We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

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