Emergency Planning Officer
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,434 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 20770 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX – Hybrid
- Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
- Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment until 5 October 2027
We’re passionate about making Suffolk safer and more resilient. As our new Emergency Planning Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, as well as other Suffolk local authorities, to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Your work will help ensure our communities are ready for whatever comes their way.
What you’ll be doing
- Helping councils meet their statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
- Developing and maintaining contingency plans and emergency arrangements.
- Delivering engaging training and practical exercises for staff and partners.
- Ensuring emergency equipment and infrastructure are ready and maintained.
- Collaborating with colleagues across Suffolk to build strong, effective partnerships.
About you
We hope you’ll bring:
- Experience in crisis management or emergency planning.
- Detailed knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
- A sound understanding of how local government operates.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with a range of stakeholders.
- Evidence of professional competence in emergency preparedness and management.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You’ll join a friendly, supportive team in the Suffolk Joint Emergency Planning Unit, working together to protect our communities and support each other’s growth and development.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Steve Henthorn for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07920 466340 or emailing Stephen.Henthorn@suffolk.gov.uk
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of theJPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 26 October 2025.
Interview date: 12 November 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
- Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX – Hybrid
- Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
- Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment until 5 October 2027
We’re passionate about making Suffolk safer and more resilient. As our new Emergency Planning Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, as well as other Suffolk local authorities, to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Your work will help ensure our communities are ready for whatever comes their way.
What you’ll be doing
- Helping councils meet their statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
- Developing and maintaining contingency plans and emergency arrangements.
- Delivering engaging training and practical exercises for staff and partners.
- Ensuring emergency equipment and infrastructure are ready and maintained.
- Collaborating with colleagues across Suffolk to build strong, effective partnerships.
About you
We hope you’ll bring:
- Experience in crisis management or emergency planning.
- Detailed knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
- A sound understanding of how local government operates.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with a range of stakeholders.
- Evidence of professional competence in emergency preparedness and management.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You’ll join a friendly, supportive team in the Suffolk Joint Emergency Planning Unit, working together to protect our communities and support each other’s growth and development.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Steve Henthorn for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07920 466340 or emailing Stephen.Henthorn@suffolk.gov.uk
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of theJPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 26 October 2025.
Interview date: 12 November 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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