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Senior Safety and Resilience Officer
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Senior Safety and Resilience Officer
Vacancy Details
- Employer: Rugby Borough Council
- Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 (pay award pending)
- Work Scheme: Full-time (37 hours per week)
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days in the office, occasional travel)
- Flexibility Remarks: Occasional evening, weekend, or out-of-hours working may be required
About the Organisation
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to Community and Colleague Growth. With a focus on wellbeing and career progression, it offers opportunities where you can drive meaningful, positive change in one of the UK’s fastest-growing boroughs.
Join an organisation that prioritises resilience, compliance, and sustainable development across all operations.
About the Role
Rugby Borough Council seeks to strengthen its Safety & Resilience Team with a Senior Safety & Resilience Officer specialising in emergency planning and business continuity.
You will deliver strategic leadership in:
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Emergency planning and continuity
- Develop, maintain, and test risk assessments, plans, and procedures in line with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
- Support response and recovery during incidents, including major emergencies.
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Stakeholder coordination & collaboration
- Engage as a partner Warwickshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF), attending meetings and delivering actions.
- Foster a resilience culture through communication with internal/external stakeholders (including emergency services, agencies, and Council departments).
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Resilience enhancement
- Ensure robust organisational capacity for risk mitigation, planning, and incident response.
- Support alignment with Health & Safety, policy, and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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| Core Areas | Detailed Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Emergency Planning | - Conduct risk analyses, develop actionable emergency plans.<br>- Monitor and update plans to reflect evolving threats/scenarios (natural disasters, cyberattacks, operational disruptions).<br>- Organise mock drills and incident simulations. |
| Response & Recovery | - Actively participate in Council’s incident response as required.<br>- Liaise with partner agencies to ensure coordinated action during emergencies. |
| Governance & Compliance | - Maintain accurate records of plans, protocols, and compliance evidence.<br>- Drive alignment with legal frameworks, corporate guidelines, and best practice. |
| Stakeholder Engagement | - Represent the Council in Warwickshire LRF meetings and related discussions.<br>- Champion resilience across the organisation through communication, training, and workshops. |
| Analytical & Proactive Work | - Identify resilience gaps and propose pragmatic solutions.<br>- Work with MS Office (SharePoint) and GIS/ResilienceDirect (or demonstrate willingness to upskill). |
About You
Essential Criteria
- Specialist expertise in emergency planning and business continuity.
- Professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g., degree in Emergency Planning/Disaster Management, DipHEP, or equivalent).
- Deep understanding of UK civil protection, resilience frameworks, and emergency management practices.
- Proven ability to:
- Plan under pressure and deliver strategic solutions.
- Communicate effectively at all organisational levels.
- Collaborate across multiple stakeholders (agencies, partners, Council teams).
- Work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours incidents.
- Competent use of standard IT tools and willingness to embrace dedicated resilience software (e.g., GIS, ResilienceDirect).
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Desirable Qualifications & Experiences
- CBCI Charmaster qualification preferred (or eligibility to pursue).
- NEBOSH General Certificate (indicates supporting health and safety expertise).
- Hands-on experience with strategic planning tools, frameworks, or scenario-testing methodologies.
What We Offer
- Generous Leave: 35 days (including 8 Bank Holidays + 3 extra Christmas days).
- Pensions: Local Government Pension Scheme with benefits suitable for public sector employees.
- Work-Life Balance:
- Flexi-time scheme
- Optional purchase of additional leave
- Development & Learning:
- Structured onboarding programme
- Access to Learning & Development opportunities (including "Future Leaders" leadership programmes)
- Professional Growth:
- Payment of a subscription for approved professional qualifications.
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Access to independent health support services.
- Family-Friendly Policies:
- Flexible working, parental leave scheme, and compassionate leave policies.
- Perks:
- Retail discounts
- Cycle-to-Work scheme and other lifestyle incentives.
Additional Notes:
- PDF applications are preferred via specified method.
- The Council is committed to fostering equality and inclusion, aiming to respect diverse backgrounds.
- Applicants who previously applied (unsuccessful) need not resubmit.
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