Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer

We are now recruiting for an Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officer to support Newark and Sherwood District Council in their responsibilities as a Category 1 Responder.

You will maintain the emergency plans and liaise with the County Council, LRF and other bodies as appropriate. You will provide expertise and advice on Corporate Business Continuity Strategy, ensuring all services are regularly reviewing their Business Continuity plans in preparation for a business disruptive incident.

As an experienced officer you will have the ability to deliver related presentations, training packages and exercises to staff, other agencies, members and members of the public, ensuring the Council acts as a leader and champion for Emergency Planning within our local communities.

We're an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to regular craft sessions, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.

Flexi scheme.

Hybrid working.

A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.

Family-friendly benefits.

One days' paid volunteering leave per year.

Lifestyle benefits platform.

Funded health cash plan.

Free car parking to 31 March 2028

£10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.