Role Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to develop the multi-agency Service’s capability to respond to CBRN terrorism and contribute to the overall vision & mission of the N CBRN C.
• Support procurement arrangements and associated user trails of any new PPE and equipment.
• Support and maintain strategic reserves of PPE and ancillary equipment.
• To work closely with NPoCC, regional coordination centres, and emergency service partners to develop and test mobilisation requirements.
• To assist with the administrative functions relating to new and existing procurement projects.
• Maintain and manage existing contracts and suppliers relationships in partnership with our procurement partners.
• As a member of the Duty Officer Cadre, to perform on call duties as per the authorised duty rota.

• CBRN responder background.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Experience of operational and/or contingency planning and the development of guidance, plans and processes.
• Can work co-operatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team, service and organisational goals.
• Explains complex issues, making them easy to understand within a multi-agency environment. Makes sure that important messages are being communicated and understood throughout the organisation and to other stakeholders – actively listens.
• Gathers information from a range of sources to understand situations, ensure it is reliable and accurate.
• Analyses data to identify key issues and problems.
• Uses evidence effectively through analysis to identify requirements and considers alternative courses of action to make sound decisions.
• Encourages knowledge sharing within the team and wider business.
• Provide specialist advice and knowledge to colleagues, partners and other individuals and agencies.
• Understanding of the CBRN business area in a multi-agency environment.
• Takes responsibility for managing situations and problems – leads by example, showing a commitment and a determination to achieve performance goals.
• Personable and approachable with a strong focus on people.

• Knowledge of National Emergency Services’ CBRN capabilities, structures and planning processes.
• An excellent communicator to all audiences, sound decision maker with a flexible approach. Takes personal responsibility for making things happen and achieving results.
• Tactical Advisor – CBRN, Public Order or Firearms (if not already qualified the post holder will be expected to achieve the police CBRN TA qualification).
• Experience in providing specialist advice and knowledge to colleagues and agencies to support the achievement of organisational objectives and enable compliance with organisational policy.
• Competent in the use of MS Office products (Project & Excel).