Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Full Time, Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Officer to join Portsmouth and Southampton City Councils in the Joint Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Team.About The TeamYou will be joining a highly regarded team of experienced and innovative officers who are focussed on providing an exceptional level of service to our communities and partner agencies.About The RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to make an impact and develop their career within an outstanding team. If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this demanding role we would love to hear from you.You will be well-versed in partnership working within a local resilience forum and health resilience partnerships, and with the legislative framework for UK emergency preparedness, response and recovery and will have practical experience of delivering high quality work in this field for a local authority or other Civil Contingencies Act responder.You will be educated to degree level in a relevant / related subject (or have an equivalent level of knowledge gained from EPRR professional experience) and have the skills and abilities to lead on large areas of work within the team’s ambitious work programme.The ability to interact and remain focussed within the difficult and stressful environment of an emergency response, sometimes for long and unsociable hours, will be essential.In an emergency you will be able to lead, motivate and inspire members of the Senior Leadership Team, Council staff, staff from partner agencies and the voluntary sector, in a fast paced, highly complex and pressured environment.For further information about this role please view the job description.About YouWe are looking for a highly skilled, adaptable, and motivated professional to join our successful team at a challenging time as we deliver our core legal responsibilities on behalf of Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council.What We Can Offer YouSalary: The salary band for this role is £41,771 - £46,141 p. The starting salary is £41,771 with annual progression through the salary bands.Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.Excellent Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and serviceFlexible working options (role-dependent)Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for DependentsTraining and development, including coaching and mentoringHealth and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networksVeteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces CovenantRetail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platformDiscounted memberships at local sports and fitness centresSustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loansEmployee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteerFor Further Information On Our Benefits Package Please VisitIf you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.Please note: We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role, at this time.Contact Details For Informal DiscussionFor further information and details regarding the Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Officer role please contact Dominique Sprake-HarrisInterview InformationPlease note that interviews are scheduled for week commencing 1 st December 2025 and will be held in person at Portsmouth City Council Civic Centre, PO1 2AL.EmailRecruitment contact details: Tel: 023 8083 4033For More Information About SCC Please VisitFollow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news.