Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

Essential requirements

• Ability to be forward thinking, creative and actively use initiative to overcome challenges faced by the role and its operating environment.
• Can operate in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a relevant role or relevant life experience reinforced by work experience.
• Excellent communication/ presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation or guidelines, policies and procedures e.g. CCA 2004, CONTEST, ISO 22301 and BCI Good Practise Guidelines
• Understanding of IT systems, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proven analytical and research skills.
• A willingness and ability to travel throughout the West Midlands Police area
• The post holder will be required to undergo MV Vetting and SC Clearance

Desirable requirements

• Possess or be studying for a relevant qualification such as a diploma or  degree level in Emergency Planning/Business Continuity/Disaster Management or Crisis Management

• Membership of Emergency Planning Society and/or Business Continuity Institute.

Supervisory responsibility

None

Supervision received

Post holder is responsible to their line manager and department head but will normally be expected to work without direct supervision and will be required to make decisions using own initiative.

Contacts

Post holder will have regular contact with various people both within West Midlands Police and externally with partner agencies.

Special conditions

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in travelling around West Midlands Police area and occasionally regional/national working locations. Support will be given by the department with agile working arrangements.

Required to undertake internal/external training and development as necessary and maintain CPD

Primary Location: Events Control Suite, Tally Ho Birmingham

Work Locations:  Across the region in WMP estate and partner buildings.