At a Glance
- Tasks: Support risk management and business continuity in a dynamic team environment.
- Company: Join Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service, dedicated to community safety and resilience.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced leave, generous pension, gym access, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and IT proficiency; proactive and adaptable mindset required.
The predicted salary is between 31537 - 34434 £ per year.
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service prides itself on the high standard of service it provides and every role has an important part to play in helping keep Staffordshire safe. Every role in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, including those in the shared service, exists to support the overall aim of achieving a safer and more sustainable community. This can take many forms, including conducting Home Fire Risk Checks, marketing the service to the community, coordinating training, or taking calls in our contact centre.
As you can imagine, achieving our overall aim depends on a variety of people with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences.
About The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Resilience Officer to join a dynamic and fast‑paced Risk & Resilience team at the heart of a busy organisation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad and critical portfolio, supporting key functions including risk management, insurance, complaints handling, business continuity and other essential activities that underpin organisational resilience.
We are a hardworking, supportive and collaborative team that takes pride in delivering high quality services across a wide range of business‑critical areas. Our culture is built on mutual respect, open communication and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. Given the pace and variety of our work, we value flexibility, teamwork and a positive approach supporting each other to overcome challenges and deliver the best outcomes for the organisation. No two days are the same and we encourage curiosity, innovation and learning as part of everyday work.
We are looking for someone who can manage workload effectively and stay focused during busy periods and can confidently manage competing priorities. You will play a key role in supporting the Strategic Risk Manager in the day‑to‑day running of services.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build effective working relationships across teams. You will demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while confidently seeking guidance when needed. A proactive and solution‑focused attitude is essential, along with a willingness to learn, adapt and take on new challenges. Strong IT skills are required, as is the ability to prioritise work effectively in line with business needs. You should be comfortable using your initiative and show sound judgement in balancing workload demands.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward‑thinking team that plays a vital role in protecting and strengthening the organisation.
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
Closing date: 20th July 2026 Midday 12:00
Interview date: To be confirmed
Benefits:
- Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Access to Gyms & Fitness Advisor
- Free Parking at Most Sites
- Enhanced Maternity Package
- Occupational Health
- Well‑being Champions
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Eye Tests
- Flexible Working Scheme
- The Firefighter Charity
- Cycle Scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Flamesavers
- Rewards for rescue
- Say So
- Development Programme
- Trade Unions
- Career Breaks
- Physiotherapy
- TRiM
- Employment Network
- Fostering Friendly
Safeguarding: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
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Positive Action: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all under‑represented groups which include: Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neuro‑divergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from under‑represented groups through support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values that here in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
Recruitment queries: Please email the team.
Contact Details:
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Team
