Resilience Staff Officer
5 days ago
Belfast
Details Reference number 423585 Salary £34,233 GBP Job grade Higher Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area MCA - His Majesty's Coastguard Type of role Knowledge and Information Management Planning Risk Management Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Aberdeen, Belfast, Dover, Falmouth, Fareham, Holyhead, Milford Haven, Southampton, Stornoway About the job Job summary Can you communicate clearly and concisely to a diverse range of stakeholders? Have you got experience working in an emergency planning role? Are you able to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations? If so, wed love to hear from you! The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has a requirement to meet its obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (the Act) with regards to emergency preparedness, accident and disaster response, and business continuity arrangements. HM Coastguard (HMCG) deliver these responsibilities by ensuring there are suitable arrangements in place for managing foreseeable risks and for planning and responding to incidents that require a multi-agency response. This is undertaken through the development and management of plans and procedures that are validated and tested to mitigate and ensure continuity of business in respect of these foreseeable risks and threats. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the Kings birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at MCA: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description The role holder will support the Civil Resilience Lead in the development of plans, procedures and capabilities relating to Civil Contingencies matters that ensure HMCG complies with its duties under the Civil Contingencies Act, and to enable HMCG, through its officers and its partner responder agencies, to deliver its core Coastguard missions, and an effective and comprehensive response to major and other multi-agency incidents. The role holder will support preparedness, response planning and command structures in response to complex and protracted incidents and liaise with other emergency response partners and agencies to facilitate a joint shared understanding of risks and capabilities for responding to multi-agency incidents and civil emergencies within Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Your responsibilities will include, but arent limited to: Assist the Civil Resilience Lead in developing HMCG strategy in meeting its obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 Be a point of contact for advice on business continuity arrangements for HMCG Contribute to planning and delivery of professional and technical development of Coastguard staff Provide advice for HMCG Directorate staff on Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP) Provide support to assist other responder agencies and partners understanding of HMCGs functions Provide guidance and support to HMCG Directorate staff For further information on the role, please read the role profile . Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Either a degree in Emergency Planning; and significant experience working in an emergency planning role for an Emergency Service, OR equivalent experience working in a multi-agency planning and response role, particularly within a Cat 1 or Cat 2 responder agency. Experience in the development of response plans within the framework of UK civil contingencies (single and multi-agency) and integrated emergency management principles. Experience in the planning, delivery and assessment of exercises that validate response procedures and capabilities, and the identification of lessons through post-exercise debriefing. Experience in draft and delivering clear, concise briefings to a diverse range of stakeholders drawing, assessing, and validating information from multiple sources. Additional Information There will be occasional requirements to work outside core hours to support to pre-event & incident activation procedures, operational response, or planned exercises. There will be an occasional need to travel to various locations around Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and some international travel may also be required. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation. If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details). Visa Sponsorship Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa . Therefore, this role is not open to applications from those who require sponsorship candidates must ensure they have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: HMCG Technical Framework - Emergency Planning (Coastguard) 4.02 - Applies knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004 and the duties placed on HMCG as a Category 1 responder Level 4. HMCG Technical Framework - Emergency Planning (Coastguard) 4.04 - Applies knowledge of Community Risk Registers and their impact on local preparation & response Level 4. HMCG Technical Framework - Emergency Planning (Coastguard) 4.07 - Applies knowledge of exercise planning procedure Level 4. Benefits Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave). 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday. Access to the staff discount portal. Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc. Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff. Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies . Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. How to apply: Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's skills, and potential fit within our organisation. The selection process for this role will be: Stage 1: Sift of CV and personal statement. Stage 2: Interview You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage. Stage 1: Sift At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements: Experience you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (1000-word count). Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following: Either a degree in Emergency Planning; and significant experience working in an emergency planning role for an Emergency Service, OR equivalent experience working in a multi-agency planning and response role, particularly within a Cat 1 or Cat 2 responder agency. Experience in the development of response plans within the framework of UK civil contingencies (single and multi-agency) and integrated emergency management principles. Experience in the planning, delivery and assessment of exercises that validate response procedures and capabilities, and the identification of lessons through post-exercise debriefing. Experience in drafting and delivering clear, concise briefings to a diverse range of stakeholders drawing, assessing, and validating information from multiple sources. The sift is likely to take place from Monday 22nd September 2025. Stage 2: Interview At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements: Behaviours Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together, Making Effective Decisions Technical Excel HMCG Technical Framework Strengths The interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 6th October 2025. This interview will be conducted on MS Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview. You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site . Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. Further information on the selection process Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We will also hold a 12 -month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here. AI Tools and Platforms Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our Candidate Guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Reasonable Adjustments As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Document Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email for assistance. Further Information For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role. Pre-employment Checking Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Tristam Newey Email : Recruitment team Email : Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here
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