Grade F £34,434 - £38,220pa 37 hours per week Substantive An exciting opportunity has a arisen for an Emergency Planning Officer based within the Councils Community Services Directorate. This is an important position for the Council and you will play a key role in the development of robust and effective emergency plans. The role is also responsible for the planning and co-ordination of emergency planning training and exercises, together with taking a lead on business continuity matters. You will also have the opportunity to become involved in the Councils emergency response, and you will be expected to work closely with senior managers and key partners such as the Local Resilience Forum (LRF). The successful candidate will ideally have a professional emergency planning qualification and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 together with multi-agency joint working protocols. On a personal level you will be well organised with excellent communication and analytical skills. This position would represent an excellent opportunity for either an established emergency planning professional looking to build on their existing skills and knowledge or a recent graduate seeking to establish a career in emergency planning. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Alastair Low, Head of Environmental Health Service at [email protected] Closing Date: 13th April 2026 Proposed Interview Date : 21st April 2026 About You About Us In return we offer: Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays Agile working arrangements Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking Local Government Pension Scheme Potential career progression 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clicking here. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.