Description
As an Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer at Lambeth Council, you will be responsible for delivering projects and activities to meet Lambeth Council's responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, to maintain effective business continuity (BC) and emergency planning (EP) preparedness.
The Public Realm and Safety Service plays a vital role in keeping Lambeth safe, confident, and prepared. The team leads on public safety, emergency planning, CCTV operations, and Corporate Health & Safety, acting as a central hub for specialist advice, operational leadership, and strategic resilience planning across the council.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering projects and activities to meet Lambeth Council's responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
- Maintaining effective business continuity (BC) and emergency planning (EP) preparedness
- Collaborating across Public Realm & Safety to deliver outcomes
- Ensuring flexibility of approach and a 'can do' attitude
The role requires effective de-escalation, interpersonal, and communication skills. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and undertake a Cifas check.
The salary for this role is £46,422 per annum rising in annual increments to £49,509 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting.
Lambeth Council offers a range of benefits, including:
- Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
- Stonewall diversity champion
- Living Wage Employer
- Guarantee of interviews for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria