Risk and Business Continuity Advisor
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,142 to £49,282 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kelvedon, Colchester |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req329 |
Summary
The Role
Are you passionate and excited about Risk and Business Continuity? Are you looking for an opportunity to raise Risk and Business Continuity up the agenda across an organisation? Are you looking for an opportunity to form part of the management structure of a small, relatively new, dedicated, hardworking team who are passionate about supporting the Service in managing its organisational risks effectively. If you are, then we would love to hear from you.
What You Will Be Working On
Raising the awareness and skills of Risk Management and Business Continuity within the team and the wider Service.
Identifying new and emerging risks.
Creating reports and briefing papers on Risk and Business Continuity for Managers and Strategic leaders.
Ensuring the Service has appropriate Risk Management and Business Continuity functions in place to ensure is fulfils its statutory duties.
Maintaining and developing Risk and Business Continuity management systems.
Promoting and supporting the delivery of Business Continuity implementation and exercising including de-briefing and learning.
Identifying Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding opportunities through the engagement with Local Authorities and Developers.
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who truly believes in the value of Risk Management and Business Continuity in the Fire and Rescue Sector. A person who is as positive, approachable and enthusiastic as they are dedicated to detail, consistency and reliability. The Risk Team live Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Values every day and we are looking for someone who embodies these.
Eligibility
Minimum Level 4 standard of education.
Certificate or Diploma from the Institute of Risk Management (or similar, or equivalent professional experience).
Are you passionate and excited about Risk and Business Continuity? Are you looking for an opportunity to raise Risk and Business Continuity up the agenda across an organisation? Are you looking for an opportunity to form part of the management structure of a small, relatively new, dedicated, hardworking team who are passionate about supporting the Service in managing its organisational risks effectively. If you are, then we would love to hear from you.
What You Will Be Working On
Raising the awareness and skills of Risk Management and Business Continuity within the team and the wider Service.
Identifying new and emerging risks.
Creating reports and briefing papers on Risk and Business Continuity for Managers and Strategic leaders.
Ensuring the Service has appropriate Risk Management and Business Continuity functions in place to ensure is fulfils its statutory duties.
Maintaining and developing Risk and Business Continuity management systems.
Promoting and supporting the delivery of Business Continuity implementation and exercising including de-briefing and learning.
Identifying Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding opportunities through the engagement with Local Authorities and Developers.
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who truly believes in the value of Risk Management and Business Continuity in the Fire and Rescue Sector. A person who is as positive, approachable and enthusiastic as they are dedicated to detail, consistency and reliability. The Risk Team live Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Values every day and we are looking for someone who embodies these.
Eligibility
Minimum Level 4 standard of education.
Certificate or Diploma from the Institute of Risk Management (or similar, or equivalent professional experience).
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