INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
NLC11 - £43, - £48, per year
Are you ready to play a vital role in helping North Lanarkshire prepare for and respond to emergencies?
We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive Resilience Planning Officer to join our small but dynamic team. Based within the Resilience Planning Unit, you’ll help lead the Council’s efforts to meet its statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act, the Contingency Planning (Scotland) Regulations, and other key legislation, including the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations.
What you’ll do:
1. Support the Resilience Planning manager to develop and maintain emergency response and business continuity plans
2. Provide expert advice and guidance on resilience matters across the Council
3. Support the Council’s response to emergencies, including public communications and coordination with partner agencies
4. Assist in the preparation and delivery of training, exercising, and multi-agency planning
5. Help build resilience within our communities and local businesses
6. Audit, test, and improve the Council’s Business Continuity Plans to ensure essential services are prepared to continue operations during disruption
7. Represent North Lanarkshire Council in the Lanarkshire Resilience Partnership and the West of Scotland Regional Resilience Partnership.
What we’re looking for:
8. A degree, HND, or equivalent qualification
9. Experience in a resilience planning environment
10. A solid understanding of business continuity planning
11. Desirable experience in risk management
The successful candidate will be required to participate in an out-of-hours standby service (including public holidays).
A current driving licence is essential.
This is a hybrid role, with your main place of work being both your home and the Bellshill Transport Depot, Station House, Old Edinburgh Road Bellshill, ML4 3JG
To discuss the role, please contact Naomi Kane at or on .
Proposed interview date: 17th July .
Working Pattern
Flexible Working is in place - hours over a 4 week period
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.