Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
As a category 1 responder, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) is at the core of emergency response. We are looking for someone to review and develop our corporate risk management, business continuity and protective security arrangements. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who will bring with them innovative ways of publicising and promoting our corporate risk, business continuity and protective security strategies to ensure that they are successfully embedded within the Service.
Working as an integral part of the Safety and Risk Management Team, you will act as the key contact between DFRS and the National Protective Security Authority. You will be prepared to provide strategic advice at business continuity incidents and advise the strategic leadership team on corporate risk, business continuity and protective security issues.
Working with internal departments, you will assist with the drawing up of exercises to test business continuity arrangements for teams and operational crews.
Representing DFRS at national and regional meetings and events, you will lead or participate in external and internal projects. You will develop and maintain contact with the Derbyshire Resilience Partnership and other key stakeholders.
You will be an experienced practitioner with a business/management related degree or demonstrable equivalent experience, and qualifications or experience in risk management and business continuity.
There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure.
As a result of this all Support roles will be re-evaluated.
We are committed to equality and fairness at work.
Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Friday 17 May 2024. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 03 June 2024.
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Helen Crampton
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If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on ******** .
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