Business Continuity and Resilience Coordinator – Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Summary of role

The Risk Management Team supports Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s (AF&RS) internal business continuity management functions and our commitments under the Civil Contingencies Act as a core member of the Avon & Somerset Local Resilience Forum.

You will provide support to, and work with, a range of Service managers to achieve the effective delivery of Business Continuity and Local Resilience Forum (LRF) workstreams. This may include the review or development of risk information, business continuity and multi-agency plans, communication campaigns, exercises and debriefs.

This role includes hybrid-working with the facility to work from home.

Some of the things you will be doing

  • Work with the Business Continuity Manager to ensure that business continuity planning is embraced as part of the organisational culture.
  • Provide support to and work with a range of Service managers to achieve the effective delivery of Local Resilience Forum (LRF) workstreams.
  • Maintain an awareness of current national and local risks and work closely with both LRF partner agencies and internal stakeholders, such as business continuity leads, corporate risk managers, Operational Assurance team and the Community Risk Management Planning (CRMP) team.
  • Support the design, planning and delivery of workshops, training, exercises and presentations to a range of staff.
  • In the event of a significant or major incident, you may be required to provide support to Senior Leaders as part of a single or multi-agency coordinated response.
  • Develop and deliver effective communications on all matters relating to risk and resilience, including publication of standard documents such as event alerts and plans, through recognised service channels, working closely with our Corporate Communications Team to ensure a coordinated approach.
  • Maintain an awareness of relevant standards, such as ISO, National Resilience standards and others to assess compliance and support a continual process of improvement and development within the function to meet emerging and future service needs, in accordance with the Service’s strategic objectives.

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What we will need from you

Essential

  • A level 4 qualification in Emergency Planning, Risk Management or similar discipline, or equivalent level of relevant knowledge and experience.
  • A thorough knowledge of current Windows and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • An understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
  • An understanding of local & community risk management and resilience.
  • Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, in an administrative or project management environment.
  • Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise work to comply with agreed deadlines and with minimal supervision.
  • Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
  • Able to deputise if required at meetings and promote positive working relationships.
  • A current driving licence or ability to arrange suitable alternative transport to travel to various work locations.

Desirable

  • Knowledge, experience and application of crisis communications.
  • Relevant experience in a media environment, particularly of dealing with the media crafting briefings and statements, and giving interviews.
  • Experience of working in a social media or public relations environment.
  • Experience of working with budgets.
  • Experience of photography and filming.

What you can expect in return

  • 26 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years, and 31 days after 10 years of service
  • Local Government Pension – Defined Benefit Scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Welfare and Wellbeing services
  • Staff Engagement Groups
  • Access to Medical Intervention Scheme
  • Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
  • Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead

Salary: £31,586 - £34,314

Contract type: Full Time

Closing date: January 24 2025

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