Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX £26,835 - £30,060 per annum (pro rata for part time) Full Time, 37 hours per week Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 2 years Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for We are looking for an Emergency Planning Support Officer (Communities) to support our Joint Emergency Planning Unit (JEPU) .
To be successful, you will share our values , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (BMSDC) Emergency Planning Officers in enhancing community resilience in Mid Suffolk by promoting and supporting the development of local Community Emergency Plans at a Town and Parish Council level.
Whilst you will be working within our Operations and Climate Change Directorate the day to day activity of the role will be managed by the Suffolk Joint Emergency Planning Unit, District Emergency Planning Manager for Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
About Suffolk Joint Emergency Planning Unit The Joint Emergency Planning Unit was formed in 2005 between all Suffolk local authorities to provide an emergency planning and business continuity planning service.
The team provides a focal point for civil emergency preparedness within Suffolk councils and provides a 24/7 out of hours duty service and initial emergency management capability.
Some of the duties of this role will be: to promote and support communities to encourage community resilience and business continuity in their local areas seeking and coordinating opportunities to promote Community Emergency Planning, for example joining existing community engagement events or meetings supporting the development of new Community Emergency Plans, as well as reviewing and providing feedback on existing plans.
The role also includes supporting the District Council's response in the event of an emergency or serious threat to public wellbeing at the direction of the Suffolk JEPU and BMSDC Officers through liaison with Community Emergency Planning Groups during incidents.
About you We are looking for a motivated person who has good organisational skills and can think creatively.
Ideally you will have experience of undertaking project work, be IT literate on multi media platforms and be able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
You will need to be able to develop and maintain good relationships with current and potential Community Emergency Planning Groups as well as partner agencies, as this will be an important part of the role.
Experience of working within local government or a community group would be advantageous although not essential.
About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts.
We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work.
With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development.
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support Programme.
Employee Assist Programme.
Health Care Options.
For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org) .
Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go!
We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting).
This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity .
If you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Ben Wilding by either calling 01284 758462 or emailing: Closing date: 5pm, 29 November 2024.
When applying, please ensure: that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.