Apprentice Emergency Planning Officer

You will work towards the role of Emergency Planning Officer, which would include:

Lead specific emergency preparedness related areas in one or more local authorities in support of their planning and preparation for responding to emergencies and serious disruption to normal services Participate in local authority emergency response and recovery as appropriate (tactical management and liaison) Give professional advice to officers and elected members of the authorities to ensure the safety of the public during an emergency

Training:

Resilience and Emergencies Professional Level 6. 

80/20 split between on-the-job (academic) training vs off-the-job (workplace) training. There will be a requirement for you to attend Coventry during your apprentice period.

Training Outcome:

After the successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will have developed the skills. experience, qualifications and attributes which will allow you to pursue a career in emergency planning as an Emergency Planning Officer.

Employer Description:
ABOUT US As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day plus more! If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Hours per day to be agreed with manager upon appointment.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative