Job Introduction
We’re seeking someone who is calm and able to communicate confidently with a range of people in sometimes pressurised situations.
The city council delivers a wide range of essential services, and incidents and emergencies such as fires or floods have the potential to disrupt these services and the lives of people who live and work here.
As an Emergency Planning Officer, you’ll help make sure we’re ready to respond when the unexpected happens.
Milton Keynes is a vibrant city, home to sporting and entertainment venues that attracts thousands of visitors every year as well as holding music festivals at the National Bowl. This means we have to be prepared for anything.
This is a site-based role
Interviews for this role will be held on 23 May
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Playing a key role in the response to incidents and emergencies - by providing tactical advice to senior managers, co-ordinating a response or liaising with partners and residents on the ground.
- Reviewing and updating emergency and business continuity plans and procedures for the Council.
- Organising and delivering training sessions and exercises.
- Supporting the development of multi-agency plans working with local partners and across the Thames Valley.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone:
- with a background or interest in Emergency Planning who is able to learn quickly.
- who can confidently communicate with a range of people, sometimes in pressurised situations.
- who will be able to respond calmly when things don't go to plan.
- who is flexible and willing to work outside of normal office hours when an emergency response is needed.
- with good IT and written communication skills.
For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
