NLRF Resilience Planning Officer

Salary: Band 8, £34,611 - £39,372

Location: Agile working across Etal Lane Police Station and homeworking, with travel to partner organisation premises as required

Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, fixed term / secondment for 12 months

Working for #TeamNP

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.

Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.

Learn about our full benefits package

The role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our NLRF Team as a NLRF Resilience Planning Officer.

As a NLRF Resilience Planning Officer you will ensure the preparation, maintenance, and regular review of NLRF emergency plans so they remain relevant, up-to-date, and compliant with current policies, legislation, and national guidance. Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders across Northumbria Police and external NLRF partners, ensuring all policies and plans are appropriate and fully embedded within the NLRF’s operational culture.

You will support the planning and facilitation of multi-agency exercises in collaboration with the NLRF Tactical Executive Group (TEG), Risk Officer, and partner agencies. These exercises are designed to test and validate emergency planning arrangements across the NLRF area, strengthening coordination and readiness among all involved parties.

What you’ll do

Develop, coordinate, and facilitate multi-agency exercises with partner organisations to test and validate planning arrangements within the Northumbria LRF area, including wider resilience community frameworks.
Assess emergency risks and use findings to develop and maintain NLRF contingency plans, policies, and procedures. Ensure systems are in place for regular audit and review of critical functions.
Attend meetings and liaise with external organisations to support and represent the NLRF’s response to emergency situations and incidents.
Provide strategic and tactical support to officers during major incidents and civil emergencies, contributing to effective multi-agency coordination.
Review and verify external stakeholder plans to ensure compatibility with overarching NLRF arrangements through regular planning, exercising, and debriefing activities.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

What you’ll bring

Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in emergency planning, report writing, and administration, including designing and implementing major incident plans and associated documentation. Skilled in delivering multi-agency exercises and working collaboratively across departments and with external partners involved in emergency preparedness.
Possess a working understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) Part 1 and related emergency regulations such as COMAH and PSR. Experienced in cross-organisational partnership working and confident in engaging with officers at all levels to ensure effective planning and response strategies.
Demonstrable experience of strong planning, organisational and decision-making skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to spontaneous and escalating incidents by providing clear, under-pressure guidance. Continuously learns from lessons identified to adapt and improve preparedness strategies.
Proven organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritise effectively, and perform under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact John Heckels, NLRF Manager via email at john.heckels@northumbria.police.uk or Andrea Fryer, NLRF Community and Societal Resilience Coordinator via email at andrea.fryer@northumbria.police.uk

What we offer

26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
Access to gyms in some stations
Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to volunteer in local community

We are committed to building a dynamic, agile workplace where meaningful connection are key. For roles designated as agile or home-based, employees will work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers will be happy to discuss how this works in practice at interview stage. This approach helps build strong relationships, supports wellbeing, and fosters collaboration across teams.

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a NLRF resilience Planning Officer with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV)/ Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

Please note if you are interested in applying for this secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.