Emergency Planning & Risk Officer - EAL11929
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,130.00 i £44,710.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | East Lothian Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | EAL11929 |
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Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £21.99 - £24.50
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start January 2026.
We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated professional to join our dynamic Risk and Resilience Team. This small but influential team plays a vital role in supporting the Council Management Team and services by preparing for, planning, and responding to incidents and emergencies. You will help manage risk across the organisation by providing expert advice, guidance, and training to our Elected Members
Key aspects of this role include supporting the delivery of the Council’s corporate risk management strategy, providing advice to services on maintaining risk registers and business continuity plans, and supporting the Emergency Planning, & Resilience Manager in fulfilling the Council’s statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019.
The successful candidate will have exceptional communication and experience in implementing risk management frameworks within an organisation and /or planning and responding to incidents. They will be a collaborative team player who can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage competing demands.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.
Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
Job Details
To actively contribute to achieving the aim of Protective Services in promoting, protecting and enhancing the health, safety and wellbeing of people living, working and spending time in East Lothian and to support Council Services in managing the risks associated with delivering and maintaining services in our local communities.
To support the internal and community-based emergency response and resilience activity within East Lothian by ensuring that corporate services are effective in anticipating, responding to and managing risks to public safety and service delivery.
To contribute to the development, planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the Council's risk management strategy through managing the operation of risk management policies, systems, procedures and practices.
Assist the Team Manager in ensuring that the Council meets its legal obligations as first responders in terms of civil contingencies, offsite nuclear regulation and incident response management.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a discipline commensurate with the job requirements.
Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)
Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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