Training and Exercise Development and Delivery Officer -Civil Contingency Unit

Would you like to support an innovative civil contingencies organisation delivering strategic resilience exercises to public sector responders? The Staffordshire Civil Contingencies Unit (CCU), based at Stafford Fire Station, supports organisations across Staffordshire in preparing for and responding to emergencies as defined under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. In addition, we deliver a range of training and exercise functions, all of which are focused on promoting skills and knowledge within emergency response settings.

This is a unique opportunity for senior managers/executives from key public sector agencies to support our strategic exercise programme. In particular, we are interested in recruiting from Police, Ambulance, Local Authority, Environment Agency, and NHS sectors to form an exercise team. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate experience of representing their sector at a strategic level in emergencies and exercises. A record of participating in the multi-agency response to emergencies and working within a Strategic Coordinating Group is a must, as well as an understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

The successful candidate will also be able to provide sector-specific input to scenarios, adapting and responding to events within an exercise. It is anticipated this will be up to 6 days/times a 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. Achieving our overall aim depends on a variety of people with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences.

Further details of the key tasks and responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
• Access to Gyms & Fitness Advisor
• Free Parking at Most Sites
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Eye Tests
• Flexible Working Scheme
• The Firefighter Charity Cycle Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Rewards for Rescue
• Say So Development Programme
• Trade Unions
• Physiotherapy
• TRiM Employment Network
• Fostering Friendly

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. Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks, this will include DBS.

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 underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent, and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-in support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience, and values that we pride ourselves on here in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, then we would welcome you to apply.