Business Continuity and Resilience Coordinator
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,296 to £33,024 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Portishead, Bristol |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Avon Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1402 |
Summary
Summary of role
The Risk Management Team supports Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s (AF&RS) internal business continuity management functions and our commitments under the Civil Contingencies Act as a core member of the Avon & Somerset Local Resilience Forum. You will provide support to, and work with, a range of Service managers to achieve the effective delivery of Business Continuity and Local Resilience Forum (LRF) workstreams. This may include the review or development of risk information, business continuity and multi-agency plans, communication campaigns, exercises and debriefs.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
• Work with the Business Continuity Manager to ensure that business continuity planning is embraced as part of the organisational culture through the business continuity lifecycle, ensuring plans are developed, reviewed and tested in line with the Service Business Continuity Management System.
• Provide support to and work with a range of Service managers to achieve the effective delivery of Local Resilience Forum (LRF) workstreams.
• Maintain an awareness of current national and local risks and work closely with both LRF partner agencies and internal stakeholders to assess and analyse data, share information and raise awareness of emerging risks to support effective mitigation and planning.
• Support the design, planning and delivery of workshops, training, exercises and presentations to a range of staff on Civil Contingencies, LRF and Business Continuity to promote effective business continuity and resilience planning, including working with Incident Command Training Team to support development and delivery of Strategic and Tactical Command training and exercises.
• Develop and deliver effective communications on all matters relating to risk and resilience, including publication of standard documents such as event alerts and plans, through recognised service channels, working closely with our Corporate Communications Team to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Develop and maintain key information pages on a range of platforms including intranet, Microsoft 365 and the Government-provided secure information-sharing platform, including access and permissions management.
• Maintain an awareness of relevant standards, such as ISO, National Resilience standards and others to assess compliance and support a continual process of improvement and development within the function to meet emerging and future service needs, in accordance with the Service’s strategic objectives.
• Facilitate or support AF&RS or LRF debrief sessions before completing a report for consideration which highlights areas for organisational learning. This will include maintaining confidences around the information provided and recorded.
What we will need from you
Essential:
• A level 4 qualification in Emergency Planning, Risk Management or similar discipline, or equivalent level of relevant knowledge and experience.
• A thorough knowledge of current Windows and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• An understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
• An understanding of local & community risk management and resilience.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, in an administrative or project management environment.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise work to comply with agreed deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A good communicator, with the ability to deal effectively with stakeholders via email, telephone, in-person meetings and video conferencing.
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
• Able to deputise if required at meetings and promote positive working relationships.
• A current driving licence or ability to arrange suitable alternative transport to travel to various work locations.
Desirable:
• Qualified to Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute level (CBCI) or similar qualification.
• Experience of developing, implementing and maintaining administrative systems and procedures.
• Experience in providing advice, guidance and training to staff to support the delivery of critical business objectives.
• Experience of supporting meetings, including maintaining action trackers and minute taking.
What you can expect in return
• 26 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years, and 31 days after 10 years of service
• Local Government Pension – Defined Benefit Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Welfare and Wellbeing services
• Staff Engagement Groups
• Access to Medical Intervention Scheme
• Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
• Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead.
With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.
External wording below
How to apply:
The job description and application for are available on our website https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/business-continuity-and-resilience-coordinator/.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
The Risk Management Team supports Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s (AF&RS) internal business continuity management functions and our commitments under the Civil Contingencies Act as a core member of the Avon & Somerset Local Resilience Forum. You will provide support to, and work with, a range of Service managers to achieve the effective delivery of Business Continuity and Local Resilience Forum (LRF) workstreams. This may include the review or development of risk information, business continuity and multi-agency plans, communication campaigns, exercises and debriefs.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
• Work with the Business Continuity Manager to ensure that business continuity planning is embraced as part of the organisational culture through the business continuity lifecycle, ensuring plans are developed, reviewed and tested in line with the Service Business Continuity Management System.
• Provide support to and work with a range of Service managers to achieve the effective delivery of Local Resilience Forum (LRF) workstreams.
• Maintain an awareness of current national and local risks and work closely with both LRF partner agencies and internal stakeholders to assess and analyse data, share information and raise awareness of emerging risks to support effective mitigation and planning.
• Support the design, planning and delivery of workshops, training, exercises and presentations to a range of staff on Civil Contingencies, LRF and Business Continuity to promote effective business continuity and resilience planning, including working with Incident Command Training Team to support development and delivery of Strategic and Tactical Command training and exercises.
• Develop and deliver effective communications on all matters relating to risk and resilience, including publication of standard documents such as event alerts and plans, through recognised service channels, working closely with our Corporate Communications Team to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Develop and maintain key information pages on a range of platforms including intranet, Microsoft 365 and the Government-provided secure information-sharing platform, including access and permissions management.
• Maintain an awareness of relevant standards, such as ISO, National Resilience standards and others to assess compliance and support a continual process of improvement and development within the function to meet emerging and future service needs, in accordance with the Service’s strategic objectives.
• Facilitate or support AF&RS or LRF debrief sessions before completing a report for consideration which highlights areas for organisational learning. This will include maintaining confidences around the information provided and recorded.
What we will need from you
Essential:
• A level 4 qualification in Emergency Planning, Risk Management or similar discipline, or equivalent level of relevant knowledge and experience.
• A thorough knowledge of current Windows and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• An understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
• An understanding of local & community risk management and resilience.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, in an administrative or project management environment.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise work to comply with agreed deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A good communicator, with the ability to deal effectively with stakeholders via email, telephone, in-person meetings and video conferencing.
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
• Able to deputise if required at meetings and promote positive working relationships.
• A current driving licence or ability to arrange suitable alternative transport to travel to various work locations.
Desirable:
• Qualified to Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute level (CBCI) or similar qualification.
• Experience of developing, implementing and maintaining administrative systems and procedures.
• Experience in providing advice, guidance and training to staff to support the delivery of critical business objectives.
• Experience of supporting meetings, including maintaining action trackers and minute taking.
What you can expect in return
• 26 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years, and 31 days after 10 years of service
• Local Government Pension – Defined Benefit Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Welfare and Wellbeing services
• Staff Engagement Groups
• Access to Medical Intervention Scheme
• Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
• Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead.
With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.
External wording below
How to apply:
The job description and application for are available on our website https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/business-continuity-and-resilience-coordinator/.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
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