Business Continuity & Resilience Coordinator
Do you have experience in risk management and communication campaigns? Then apply to be our Business Continuity & Resilience Coordinator today!
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
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
How to apply
Once you have read the job description, please complete the application form telling us how your skills, qualifications and experience match those required for this role, please provide examples wherever you can. The information you give will assist us in our shortlisting process.
If you experience any issues with the application or require a paper version please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk. Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1508 on any communications. Thank you.
With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.