Essex Resilience Forum Manager
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £56,968.00 to £61,550.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Witham, Essex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | req360 |
Summary
Job Title: Essex Resilience Forum Manager
Contract: Fixed Term (Until Dec 2026)
Working Hours: 37*
Salary: £56,968.00 - £61,550.00 per annum
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 3rd December 2025
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.
This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended (or made permanent), the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process / If the role is made permanent, a further recruitment process will be required.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Essex Resilience Forum Manager to lead and coordinate multi-agency resilience planning across Essex. This pivotal role ensures the Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) members fulfil their statutory obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, driving collaboration and information sharing between partner agencies.
You will act as the key link between ERF Chairs and partner organisations, managing a dedicated team. The role is critical in maintaining preparedness for emergencies and major incidents, while supporting the partnership through evolving government policy and legislative changes.
What You Will Be Working On
Support the partnership through government changes, ensuring support and alignment with new structures.
Build relationships with partners from across the ERF to enhance resilience across the forum.
Lead the ERF secretariat team to support the work of ERF partners, supporting delivery of resilience planning and response arrangements.
Provide strategic guidance to ERF Chairs and partner agencies on local, regional, and national resilience issues.
Oversee and deliver key projects, including resilience plan writing, training, and exercises.
Act as Chief of Staff for the Multi-Agency Information Cell (MAIC) during major incidents as required.
Ensure compliance with data protection and information-sharing protocols.
Represent ERF at local, regional, and national forums, influencing best practice and continuous improvement.
Maintain governance frameworks and manage ERF budgets effectively.
What Are We Looking For?
You will have:
Proven experience in emergency planning, resilience, or a related field.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and multi-agency working.
Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under pressure.
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 selected 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).
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Contract: Fixed Term (Until Dec 2026)
Working Hours: 37*
Salary: £56,968.00 - £61,550.00 per annum
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: 3rd December 2025
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.
This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended (or made permanent), the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process / If the role is made permanent, a further recruitment process will be required.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Essex Resilience Forum Manager to lead and coordinate multi-agency resilience planning across Essex. This pivotal role ensures the Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) members fulfil their statutory obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, driving collaboration and information sharing between partner agencies.
You will act as the key link between ERF Chairs and partner organisations, managing a dedicated team. The role is critical in maintaining preparedness for emergencies and major incidents, while supporting the partnership through evolving government policy and legislative changes.
What You Will Be Working On
Support the partnership through government changes, ensuring support and alignment with new structures.
Build relationships with partners from across the ERF to enhance resilience across the forum.
Lead the ERF secretariat team to support the work of ERF partners, supporting delivery of resilience planning and response arrangements.
Provide strategic guidance to ERF Chairs and partner agencies on local, regional, and national resilience issues.
Oversee and deliver key projects, including resilience plan writing, training, and exercises.
Act as Chief of Staff for the Multi-Agency Information Cell (MAIC) during major incidents as required.
Ensure compliance with data protection and information-sharing protocols.
Represent ERF at local, regional, and national forums, influencing best practice and continuous improvement.
Maintain governance frameworks and manage ERF budgets effectively.
What Are We Looking For?
You will have:
Proven experience in emergency planning, resilience, or a related field.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and multi-agency working.
Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under pressure.
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 selected 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).
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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