Emergency Planning Officer

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Emergency Planning Officer
• Job Location:                    Shire Hall Complex, Gloucester GL1 2TG 
• Salary:                              £36,124 - £39,513 per annum 
• Hours per Week:              37.00 
• Contract Type:                  Permanent 
• Closing Date:                    11/07/2025 
• Job Requisition Number:  11607 
• This post is not open to job share

Are you ready to make a real difference in how Gloucestershire prepares for and responds to emergencies? We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Emergency Planning Officer to join our dynamic Emergency Planning Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the resilience and safety of our communities.

About the Role

• Develop, maintain, and test emergency and business continuity plans.
• Deliver training and exercises to internal teams and partners.
• Provide expert advice and support to tactical and strategic officers.
• Represent the council in multi-agency forums and during live incidents.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.

About You

• Knowledgeable about the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and emergency response frameworks
• Experienced in coordinating emergency response at a tactical level
• A confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead across all levels
• Resilient, adaptable and calm under pressure
• Skilled in writing clear, effective plans and delivering engaging training

      A degree or professional qualification in emergency planning or a related field is desirable or equivalent experience in emergency management.

What we offer

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 after 5 years (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy up to 10 days additional leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24-7 Support
• Cycle to Work & Green Car Schemes
• Inclusive networks like Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
• Career Development and training opportunities

Interviews: Tuesday 29th July (held at Shire Hall, Gloucester)

How to apply 

If you’re passionate about emergency planning and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and personal statement.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact louise.antonova@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Emergency Planning Officer - Job Profile

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.