Senior Emergency Planning Officer

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Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Emergency Planning Officer to support the delivery of high‑quality emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery arrangements across Derbyshire.

The role involves leading emergency planning projects and workstreams in line with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, providing professional advice on resilience and business continuity, developing and maintaining emergency plans, and working closely with a wide range of partners through the Derbyshire Resilience Partnership. You will also contribute to training and exercises and participate in the emergency planning on‑call rota.

You will have significant experience in emergency planning or resilience work, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a multi‑agency environment. A relevant professional qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential.

We offer flexible and hybrid working, an excellent pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, and a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

Please read the Job and Person Profile and clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in your application.

For an informal discussion, contact Ashlea Kidger ashlea.kidger@derbyshire.gov.uk 01629 538362

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 6 July 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.