Resilience Administration and Project Officer

Overview

Buckinghamshire Council is looking for a Resilience Administration and Project Officer to work in the Resilience Service, part of  Business Operations. Our work matters, and together we can support both the council and wider communities in being better prepared to deal with adversity and become more resilient.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. 

The Resilience Service consists of a team of six staff who will perform varying roles in supporting the Council to deliver integrated emergency management and business continuity functions.

This is a great time to join the team as you will perform a pivotal role in supporting the team to develop new structures to enhance our delivery of emergency management and community resilience.

We are a busy team of experienced professionals ensuring that the Council is ready and able to respond to any number of disruptive challenges and possible emergency situations affecting Buckinghamshire, whilst ensuring that the Council is in compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and associated Regulations and Guidance and other legislation. 

By working with us, you are part of something bigger. From supporting residents who are at the heart of what we do, to shaping our county for now and future generations – as a Buckinghamshire Council employee, you contribute to the local community, whatever your role. As one of the biggest local authorities in the UK, we are part of a network of partners spanning both public and private sectors.

Our services are wide-ranging, the opportunities to grow and progress are endless. Our commitment to work-life balance and adapting ways of working is shaping our working lives for the better. So from the moment you join us, we’ll support you to be the best you every step of the way.

About the role

The Resilience Administration and Project Officer will work closely with senior officers, carrying out a range of administrative duties to support the development, planning, and delivery of emergency plans. You will work as part of a small team to support all council services with regards to Integrated Emergency Management and with multi-agency partners to deliver the Resilience Framework and promote organisational and community resilience. There will be extensive opportunities to develop your knowledge and understanding of the resilience function.

There will be opportunities to lead on and support a range of development projects including the planning and delivery of emergency and business continuity plans, training and exercise planning both internally and with external partners. We will look to provide training in other areas to enable the post holder to develop new skills.

We also work with local communities to deliver resilience planning and training, opportunities will exist to develop these areas of service delivery and within partnership in multiagency structures.

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We are seeking an individual who is up for a challenge and will actively take part in developing the Service moving forward. The successful candidate will have a range of skills to support office functions but also the adaptability to become involved in working in the emergency and business continuity environment. The Service will also be developing a new resilience framework to support our community resilience activities and we will be looking for you to be involved in the development work we undertake with community boards.

Educated to GCSE / NVQ 2 / 3 standard or equivalent, you'll possess ICT skills and be familiar with standard Microsoft packages. 

You'll be able to demonstrate practical experience of working in an emergency management/environmental protection arena to support a team meet service standards. Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to explain technical issues in a straightforward manner is essential.

Other information

Interviews: face to face at the Walton Street Offices, Aylesbury.

With 8^th and 9^th September set aside for interviews.

The team are currently following Council guidelines with regards to working from home. Effectively the team work in the office on a Tuesday and Wednesday and from home the remaining three days of the week. The team manage the emergency response functions for the council and as such there may be periods where the number of days worked in the office is increased to ensure an appropriate response can be managed. This is at the discretion of the Head of Service for the Resilience Service.

Other members of the team do perform an out of hours emergency on call function for which they receive a payment. The Administration and Project Officer role does not have this requirement. That said you may be asked if you are available to work out of hours to assist in emergency response but there is no requirement to do so if asked. Payment or Flexi time is available.

 

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact:

Vince Grey at [email protected]

Michelle Reynolds at [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Resources cover a wide range of specialisms, including Human Resources, Finance, ICT and Business Operations. Our main focus is supporting the other directorates to provide the best possible service to our residents. To do that, we have to make sure we have the right people in the right roles across the organisation. From our finance teams, working strategically to ensure the best value from public money; to HR keeping our employees healthy and happy, each service is vital in making sure Buckinghamshire Council has what it needs to run effectively and efficiently.

As well as providing high quality services to other areas of the Council, you could also be helping us build on the revenue which comes from our external clients. If you are ambitious, customer-focussed and bursting with new ideas, we want to hear from you.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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