Are you ready to play a key role in building community and organisational resilience across the Avon and Somerset area?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Emergency Planning Coordinatorto join the Avon and Somerset Local Resilience Forum (ASLRF) team. This is a unique opportunity to support and coordinate multi-agency emergency planning, training, and exercising, helping improve preparedness for major incidents across the region.
About the Role
Working closely with a wide range of partner organisations, you will:
- Support and coordinate the development and maintenance of multi-agency emergency response plans.
- Organise and facilitate meetings at all levels, bringing together agencies with different structures and approaches to foster collaboration.
- Provide tactical and strategic support during major incidents and help agencies implement lessons identified from incidents and exercises.
- Guide and advise partners on emergency planning matters, ensuring plans meet legal requirements and best practice.
- Promote public and business engagement in resilience-building initiatives.
Main Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and support multi-agency planning for serious incidents and emergencies.
- Ensure emergency plans are integrated, compliant with statutory duties, and aligned with strategic/tactical requirements.
- Advise the ASLRF Executive and Business Management Groups on planning and emerging resilience issues.
- Monitor relevant legislation and guidance, updating plans accordingly.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with local, regional, and national resilience partners.
Skills, experience and qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
- Strong self-management, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
- Proven ability to produce clear, concise reports and analyse complex information.
- Demonstrated experience in a multi-agency setting, ideally with a focus on community resilience or engagement.
- A sound understanding of emergency planning, including the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
- Experience in project management, research, and report writing.
Additional Information:
The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, Police Headquarters, Portishead. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager.
This role offers ongoing development opportunities. Regular travel across the region will be required to attend meetings, training events and workshops. Applicants should therefore hold a full, current driving licence or be able to travel effectively throughout the force area using alternative means of transport.
Applications successful at shortlisting will be invited to attend interview week commencing 12th October 2026
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5years.
Please see attached role profile for further information, or if you have any questions, please contact TalentPoliceStaff@avonandsomerset.co.uk
We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
Pension Benefit
A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at
Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high-quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation-linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.
If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long-term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.
If you’re more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.
Find out more: https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/local-government/
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.
Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Blended Working/ Hybrid Working
Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role.
The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.
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