Risk Officer
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,771.00 to £45,091.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Essex, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req337 |
Summary
The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in protecting communities? The Risk and Business Continuity Team at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service plays a crucial role in safeguarding life, property, and the environment. By helping the Service better understand the risk profile of Essex, the team enables the development and implementation of effective mitigation plans.
We focus on key areas including:
Operational Risk Information
Emerging Risks (e.g. Battery Energy Storage Systems, environmental change)
Organisational Risk and Business Continuity
Future Infrastructure Risk (e.g. housing developments)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team, contribute to its development, and help shape the future of risk management within the Service. If you're ready to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
What you will be working on
Supporting the current Operational Risk Information (SSRI) process.
Supporting the development and improvement of the Operational Risk Information process.
Working with other departments to understand and record their risks and to support them in risk awareness that may impact their teams and the Business Continuity Management required to provide a resilient Service.
Talking to our neighbouring Fire and Rescue Services to understand their risk information.
Supporting the Future Infrastructure Risk (FIR) programme.
Supporting the review and development of Premise Type Risk Information Files (PTRIF).
Supporting the Risk Team in it’s key role in delivering future versions of the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
Representing the Risk Team at meetings with internal and external partners.
What are we looking for
A driven individual who wants to enhance the Service’s knowledge and understanding of how to identify, assess, record, and mitigate risk effectively and in a timely manner. Equally comfortable working collaboratively within a team or independently on tasks, demonstrating a strong aptitude for problem solving and a keen interest in systems and processes. With a flexible approach to prioritising and completing work, you consistently show excellent attention to detail. Your motivation stems from a genuine desire to support the Service in protecting communities through a deeper understanding of risk.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
Level 2 standard of education (e.g. GCSE) or equivalent experience.
Preferred qualifications include: ILM Level 3 Certificate in Management (or equivalent through in-house programme or experience) and a recognised qualification in risk management (e.g. Fundamentals of Risk Management, IOSH), or the ability to demonstrate equivalent vocational experience in both areas.
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance
How to Apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and Selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & Shortlisting (assessment of your Supporting Statement will be made against the Essential Criteria of the Person Specification).
Stage 2
In-Tray Exercise
Role specific panel interview combining questions around your understanding of Operational Risk Information, the NFCC Leadership Framework and the Core Code of Ethics.
You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here: Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)
Guidance on Safeguarding polices can be found here: Essex Fire - Safeguarding Statements
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Jon Webster on +4477767 008953 or jon.webster@essex-fire.gov.uk
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
Are you passionate about making a real difference in protecting communities? The Risk and Business Continuity Team at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service plays a crucial role in safeguarding life, property, and the environment. By helping the Service better understand the risk profile of Essex, the team enables the development and implementation of effective mitigation plans.
We focus on key areas including:
Operational Risk Information
Emerging Risks (e.g. Battery Energy Storage Systems, environmental change)
Organisational Risk and Business Continuity
Future Infrastructure Risk (e.g. housing developments)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team, contribute to its development, and help shape the future of risk management within the Service. If you're ready to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
What you will be working on
Supporting the current Operational Risk Information (SSRI) process.
Supporting the development and improvement of the Operational Risk Information process.
Working with other departments to understand and record their risks and to support them in risk awareness that may impact their teams and the Business Continuity Management required to provide a resilient Service.
Talking to our neighbouring Fire and Rescue Services to understand their risk information.
Supporting the Future Infrastructure Risk (FIR) programme.
Supporting the review and development of Premise Type Risk Information Files (PTRIF).
Supporting the Risk Team in it’s key role in delivering future versions of the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
Representing the Risk Team at meetings with internal and external partners.
What are we looking for
A driven individual who wants to enhance the Service’s knowledge and understanding of how to identify, assess, record, and mitigate risk effectively and in a timely manner. Equally comfortable working collaboratively within a team or independently on tasks, demonstrating a strong aptitude for problem solving and a keen interest in systems and processes. With a flexible approach to prioritising and completing work, you consistently show excellent attention to detail. Your motivation stems from a genuine desire to support the Service in protecting communities through a deeper understanding of risk.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:
Level 2 standard of education (e.g. GCSE) or equivalent experience.
Preferred qualifications include: ILM Level 3 Certificate in Management (or equivalent through in-house programme or experience) and a recognised qualification in risk management (e.g. Fundamentals of Risk Management, IOSH), or the ability to demonstrate equivalent vocational experience in both areas.
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance
How to Apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and Selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & Shortlisting (assessment of your Supporting Statement will be made against the Essential Criteria of the Person Specification).
Stage 2
In-Tray Exercise
Role specific panel interview combining questions around your understanding of Operational Risk Information, the NFCC Leadership Framework and the Core Code of Ethics.
You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here: Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)
Guidance on Safeguarding polices can be found here: Essex Fire - Safeguarding Statements
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Jon Webster on +4477767 008953 or jon.webster@essex-fire.gov.uk
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
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