Business Continuity and Risk Specialist

3 weeks ago


Portishead, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avonfire Full time

The Risk Management Team at Avon Fire & Rescue Service supports the internal business continuity management functions and commitments under the Civil Contingencies Act as a core member of the Avon & Somerset Local Resilience Forum.

As a Business Continuity and Risk Coordinator, 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 reviewing or developing 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.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Business Continuity Manager to ensure that business continuity planning is embedded 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.
Requirements:
  • A level 4 qualification in Emergency Planning, Risk Management, or similar discipline, or equivalent level of relevant knowledge and experience.
  • A thorough knowledge of current Windows and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • An understanding of local and community risk management and resilience.
  • Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, in an administrative or project management environment.
  • Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise work to comply with agreed deadlines and with minimal supervision.
  • A current driving licence or ability to arrange suitable alternative transport to travel to various work locations.
  • Relevant experience in a media environment, particularly of dealing with the media crafting briefings and statements, and giving interviews.
  • Experience of working in a social media or public relations environment.
  • Experience of photography and filming.
What You Can Expect:
  • A salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • 26 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years, and 31 days after 10 years of service.
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead.
  • A commitment to securing equality of opportunity and welcoming 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.


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