London Borough of Bexley
Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer
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Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer
Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer
About the Role
As an Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer, you will play a key role in helping the Council prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. The role involves working closely within the Emergency Planning and Business Continuity team to deliver the Council’s resilience programme, ensuring compliance with key frameworks such as:
- The Civil Contingencies Act 2004
- Associated statutory guidance
- Resilience Standards for London
- Relevant legislation and best practice
You will support the Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Manager and deputise where necessary, ensuring the Council fulfils its statutory resilience responsibilities. This includes:
- Developing and reviewing emergency and business continuity plans
- Delivering training and exercising programmes
- Providing professional advice to services and partners
- Supporting the Council’s response to incidents and emergencies
Responsibilities
- Contribute to emergency and business continuity planning processes
- Help maintain compliance with legislative requirements and best practice
- Support the training and exercise programmes for resilience building
- Offer professional guidance to colleagues and partner organisations
- Ensure effective incident response and recovery activities
- Deputise for managerial responsibilities as required
The role expects the candidate to be office-based at least 2–3 days a week.
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Contact
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Sean Ruth, Emergency Planning Advisor Email: sean.ruth@bexley.gov.uk
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a motivated and organised professional with relevant experience, ideally in the following areas:
Key Requirements
- Experience in emergency planning, business continuity, resilience, civil protection, or related operational roles
- Background preferably within local government, public sector, or similar organisations
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to strengthen organisational resilience
- Proficiency in developing and implementing plans, policies, and procedures
- Strong communication skills with the ability to:
- Build effective relationships
- Provide professional advice
- Deliver training and exercises to diverse audiences
- Capacity to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement during emergencies and clearly convey complex information
For detailed essential and desirable criteria, refer to the Person Specification in the attached Job Description.
Application Guidelines
Upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section. Ensure it aligns fully with the role criteria and is limited to two sides of A4.
Interview Schedule
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 10th August.
About Bexley
Bexley is a dynamic outer London Borough nestled between London and Kent, blending the energy of the city with the calm of Kent. It offers:
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- Award-winning parks, heritage sites, and open spaces
- Excellent transport links, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25
- Municipal amenities, including libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas
- Numerous schools, further education institutions, and cultural attractions
Our Offer
As a valued member of the team, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- Opportunities for coaching, mentoring, and professional development
- An excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave and bank holidays
For more details on the benefits package, refer to the attached Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
Bexley is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, including those with hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. Interviews are guaranteed for applicants meeting the essential criteria.
For reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
Potential Secondment Opportunity
This role may be available as a development opportunity via secondment for existing Council employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme details can be found online here. If interested, contact the recruiting manager.
We reserve the right to close advertisements earlier than the closing date.
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