Societal Resilience Coordinator in Newcastle upon Tyne

Overview

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively. Think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our NLRF Team as a NLRF Training & Exercise Group (TEG) & Risk Officer. This role will support the management and distribution of risk information for the Northumbria Local Resilience Forum (NLRF), including responsibilities related to the National Security Risk Assessment. The post holder will also provide direct support to the LRF Risk Group Chair and assist in the delivery of a dedicated training and exercising function for the LRF.

Responsibilities

• Support the expanding duties of Northumbria LRF by contributing to effective risk assessment, management, and delivery of a proactive training and exercising programme.
• Assist in planning, training, exercising, and risk mitigation to ensure multi‑agency preparedness, including work on the NSRA, Community Risk Register, gap analyses, and debrief actions.
• Represent and support the LRF when tasked by senior Chairs and managers, contributing to meetings, events, and day‑to‑day operational duties.
• Attend Training & Exercising and Risk Group meetings as a subject‑matter expert, offering advice, reviewing corrective actions, analysing issues, and supporting the Group Chairs.
• Contribute to the workstreams of the LRF Training & Exercising Group and Risk Group, including participation in regional North‑East meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in risk assessment methodology, mitigation, project management, and multi‑agency working, supported by ongoing professional development and understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (including Excel) and resilience‑related applications, with a good standard of education and a willingness to undertake a Level 4 Training/Learning & Development qualification within six months of appointment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work in a busy, multi‑tasking environment and confidently engage with senior leaders and staff across multiple organisations; experienced in training, exercising, and project‑based work.
• Pragmatic and analytical problem‑solver with strong prioritisation, relationship‑building, reporting, presentation, administrative and organisational skills, able to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive, adaptable and collaborative worker who can operate independently or as part of a team, staying calm under pressure, managing multiple issues, handling varied information confidently, using common sense, and demonstrating enthusiasm, motivation and a commitment to ongoing personal development.

Equality, Diversity and Disability Support

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, working together to improve the lives of disabled employees. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. In cases of very high application volumes, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach for all candidates。

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter). You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process.

Employment Details

Location: Agile working across Etal Lane Police Station and homeworking, with travel to partner organisation premises as required.

Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, 1‑year fixed‑term contract / secondment.

Salary: Band 8, £36,066 – £41,028 (appoint at the beginning of the band).

Benefits

• 26 days\’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs.
• Flexible working (including compressed hours).
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force.
• Fantastic market‑leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts.
• Access to private healthcare and eye‑test vouchers.
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets.
• Paid sick leave, trained mental‑health first‑aiders on‑site and an employee advice service.
• Access to gyms in some stations.
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy exclusive discounts on days out and travel.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community.

Contact

For further information or to apply, please email us at careers@northumbria.police.uk.