Deputy Head of Resilience - London

Job Opportunity: Deputy Head of Resilience Local authority- London Borough Our client based in London is seeking a Deputy Head of Resilience to lead, develop, and manage strategies for the Council's preparedness, response, and resilience, ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders and external agencies. Key Responsibilities: * Lead on Emergency Planning, Response, and Business Continuity * Maintain, exercise, and review 34 Emergency Plans for major incidents * Represent Harrow Council in corporate and external meetings * Oversee training programs to enhance resilience and preparedness * Support London Resilience Local Authorities Panel (LAARG) initiatives * Participate in the Council's 24/7 emergency duty system * Deputise for the Head of Community Safety and Resilience when required What We're Looking For: * Strong leadership and management skills * Expertise in emergency planning & resilience * Knowledge of Civil Contingencies Act 2004 & best practices * Ability to engage with diverse community groups & external partners * Experience managing budgets and resources * Educated to degree level or equivalent experience If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at or call on (phone number removed) Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: * DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy * Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us * Bonus for finding your own job * Twice weekly payroll * Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free