About The Role Crisis Hub Officer Location: UK flexible to the nearest British Red Cross office Salary: £ per hour Hours: This is a surge/relief role with no fixed hours. The position involves covering a variety of shifts across a -hour schedule, including both weekdays and weekends Contract: Casual Are you ready to be the calm voice and quick thinker when emergencies unfold across the UK?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every call could change a life? As a Crisis Hub Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our / emergency response service. You’ll manage urgent requests from statutory partners, coordinate the deployment of crisis teams, and offer vital support to people in distress. Could you be the person who ensures help reaches those who need it most, exactly when they need it? What will a day in the life of a Crisis Hub Officer involve?
1. Handling incoming calls from partners and the public, offering practical and emotional support.
2. Coordinating the deployment of emergency response teams across the UK.
3. Supporting and managing volunteers responding to crisis situations.
4. Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed and teams remain supported.
To be a successful Crisis Hub Officer, what will you need?
5. A calm, empathetic telephone manner and strong communication skills.
6. Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and remote call centre platforms.
7. Experience working in high-pressure environments, ideally in call handling or emergency response.
8. The ability to think quickly, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure
Interested? The closing date for applications is on Wednesday th October. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing Monday th October. Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
9. Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
10. Holidays: days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy extra days.
11. Pension scheme: Up to % contributory pension.
12. Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
13. Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
14. Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders