TVLRF Contingency Planning Administrator (Fixed Term Contract/Secondment)
Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until 6th September 2022
The Thames Valley Local Resilience Forum (TVLRF) has been at the centre of the multi-agency response to incidents including the EU transition and COVID-19 response. TVLRF consists of a small team that facilitates multi-agency partners (notably emergency planning teams) in fulfilling their duties to work together in the planning for and response to a wide range of incidents in accordance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). There is an awareness that it could be a busy winter in emergency planning with the risk of further outbreaks of COVID-19 and the general increased risks associated with winter in terms of health winter pressures, adverse weather and the risk of flooding. This is in addition to the challenge of catching up on activities that have been on hold due to long periods in response.
The TVLRF Contingency Planning Administrator role will support the wider partnership in ensuring that we are prepared to meet the challenges this winter and that there is an effective information sharing across all emergency responders, health, local authorities and the Environment Agency. You will be working at the heart of a complex and large Local Resilience Forum in interesting geographical area which will be both challenging, at times fast paced and interesting for anyone looking to start a career in emergency planning.
You will need to have a proven ability to work on your own initiative prioritising your own workload with excellent time management skills but also able to work effectively as part of a wider team. You will be required to communicate verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences conveying complicated information through the production of meeting Action Reports and the development of a Common Operating Picture (COP) to facilitate information sharing between partners (training will be provided). In the production of these documents you will need to research, analyse data and summarise information using computer packages including Microsoft Word and Excel, engaging with partner agencies on the phone and via email using Microsoft Outlook and uploading information onto external systems including ResilienceDirect. Due to the geographic size of Thames Valley the individual should have the ability to drive to different areas of the force, although travel is still limited according to partner agencies Covid 19 policies. An understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004) and JESIP Principles is desirable.
You can contact the Acting TVLRF Partnership Manager (Kelly Smith) with any role specific questions on 07891 414838.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to recruitmentpolicestaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role.
Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 18304. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 31st October 2021.
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