Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Emergency Planning & Business Continuity Officer to work within the Lincolnshire County Council (LFR) Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Team.

The post holder will support the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act, helping to ensure effective arrangements are in place for preparedness, response, and recovery. They will play a key role in strengthening the Council’s resilience by contributing to emergency planning activities and supporting the coordination of responses to incidents and emergencies.

A key aspect of the role will be the development, maintenance, and testing of emergency plans, including statutory plans required for specific hazards such as Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) sites and Major Accident Hazards Pipelines (MAHP). The post holder will also be responsible for developing, reviewing, and exercising business continuity plans across the organisation to ensure critical services can continue during periods of disruption.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Council departments, partner organisations, and members of the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum to promote a coordinated approach to resilience and emergency preparedness. During live incidents, they will provide professional advice and guidance to support both the Council’s and the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum’s response and recovery arrangements.

The role requires a commitment to continuous professional development. The post holder will be expected to broaden their knowledge and expertise in emergency planning and business continuity through attendance at relevant training courses, exercises, and development opportunities.

The position is based in Lincoln and will require some travel to locations across Lincolnshire.

Application:

As part of the application, as asked please include a personal statement outlining why you believe you would be suitable for the role of Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer, aligning to the criteria outlined above and attached job description (2000 words max).

Following a successful sift, the selection process will include an interview and short presentation.

For any further questions about this posts please contact Paula Cooper 07766 504788

Data Collection:

All application and selection data will be collected and reviewed to ensure a fair process and to identify areas where additional support may be necessary.

Reasonable Adjustment Requests:

For candidates with neuro-divergence and disabilities, the process will operate a system of reasonable adjustments to those applicable parts to enable these candidates’ full access to the process whilst ensuring that the assessment process remains valid with all candidates receiving an equitable assessment experience.

For the applicable parts of the assessment process, LFR will mirror the IFE position for Reasonable Adjustments to provide continuity and clarity. Although reasonable adjustments must not compromise the validity and reliability of examination results, they should be based on individual needs and reflect the ways in which affected candidates normally work. Applications for reasonable adjustments should be made clear on the application form.

Alternatively, please contact Recruitmentfire@lincolnshire.gov.uk to discuss further.

Disclosures and Barred Services:

Please be advised that the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 now includes the requirement for Fire and Rescue Service employees to have a standard DBS check as a minimum. This legislation change applies to all Fire Services across the country and the process aims to help safeguard colleagues and communities.

As a service 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.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

Please note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We’re looking for candidates who align with our values- Putting communities first, Integrity, Dignity and Respect, Leadership, Equality Diversity and Inclusion.