Planning and exercising officer

Planning and Exercising Officer We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a can-do attitude to become part of the Joint Cheshire Emergency Planning Team, planning for, and responding to, major emergencies across the Cheshire West and Chester, and Cheshire East areas. Organisation Cheshire East Council Location Cheshire Job Category Place, Planning, Administration Grade Please refer to advert text Salary Min 28598 Salary Max 31022 Hours per week 37 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 12/07/2026 Ref No E3653 Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities. If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together. Brighter Future www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx Collapsed canals, major fires and avian influenza.…. just a few of the major emergencies that the Joint Cheshire Emergency Planning Team has had to plan for and respond to over the last twelve months on behalf of both Cheshire East Council, and Cheshire West and Chester Council. To assist the team in preparing both authorities for these types of scenario, and to meet the challenges of the Civil Contingencies Act, we are looking to recruit a new Planning & Exercising Officer. (Note: This position is a Career Grade, which provides an opportunity for progression, subject to meeting specific criteria, to Grade 8 after three years in post.) This officer, an Agile Worker working mainly from home and occasionally from alternative locations, will be focused on the development, maintenance, and exercising of a range of emergency response plans, working with a wide range of partners to ensure a safe environment for the Cheshire community. You will need to bring an enthusiastic and positive approach to your work, and the ability to operate under pressure. Above all you must be a team player with an open mind and flair for adapting to different situations with ease. No previous experience in this field is required although a good understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act, COMAH, REPPIR, and Pipeline Safety Regulations is desirable. You must also have good IT skills, be willing to work throughout the Cheshire area, and participate in the Duty Emergency Planning Officer Rota. For an informal discussion, or further information, please contact Chris Samuel (Tel 07733-003122). Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again. For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.