Civil Contingency Officer

Civil Contingencies Officer (CCO)

£39,152 - £41,771 (plus allowances) per annum

Contract to March 2028 (extension subject to funding and performance)

About the Opportunity

Ever thought about a career in Civil Contingencies and Emergency Preparedness? This is a great opportunity. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our innovative civil contingencies organisation that delivers excellent service to a wide and varied range of public sector partners. The Staffordshire Civil Contingencies Unit (CCU) works for the responders within the Staffordshire Resilience Forum. The successful candidate will join an established unit of officers based in Stone, working with councils, NHS Trusts, emergency services and other public sector organisations in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to prepare for emergencies, guided by the Civil Contingencies Act. We deal with risks including flooding, major fires, loss of electricity and pandemics and help Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent to be better prepared and support organisations during crisis. The majority of our work is contingency planning and capability development delivered through project management and we are looking for someone who can effectively manage a multi agency project to a successful conclusion.

Desired candidate must

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences. Be IT literate with advanced application of Microsoft Office applications. A degree or diploma in a relevant Contingency Planning or Emergency Planning discipline is desirable.
• Have thorough knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and understand what it means to the CCU and its stakeholders.
• Demonstrate recent experience of forward planning and operational delivery in a contingency planning and/or emergency planning role.
• Have experience of a structured, controlled method of managing projects with the ability to work under pressure to tight and consistently changing deadlines.
• Be responsible with a professional attitude, self motivated and with a pro active approach to work. Be able to use own initiative, multi task, plan, prioritise and work as a member of a team and sometimes independently.

Please be aware that this job will involve some home working and some work in office locations each week, currently in CCU's base and partner premises. From time to time, you will also be required to travel to other stakeholder locations in the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent area.

The successful candidate, when trained, will join a 24/7 on call rota where staff currently provide continuous cover for a set period on a rotation basis.

You will also be required on occasions to set up and operate the Unit's Mobile Control Unit and associated equipment for which personal protective equipment (PPE) and training will be provided. You will be the holder of a full UK driving licence and must provide your own transport for work purposes. (Essential Car User Allowance will be paid as soon as you join the on call rota).

Previous candidates unsuccessful at shortlisting need not apply.

FormoreinformationontheCivil Contingencies Unit and the job in particular, please visit or speak to Bethan Morgan on .

Application timeline

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 12th April 2026. Following shortlisting, interviews will take place soon afterwards. Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 22nd April 2026 at the CCU which is based at Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Headquarters, Pirehill, Stone.

The successful applicant (subject to reference, security and medical clearance) will then start with the Unit as soon as possible afterwards.

Any enquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact Steph Cooper, HR Officer on .

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

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.

Please note that if you are successful at interview and commence pre employment checks this will include DBS. Please see what this involves and the process via the below link: About us - Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK.

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 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 here in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply. For more information on Positive Action please email the team on .

Recruitment queries

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