Civil Protection Officer Role Profile
Join our team as a Civil Protection Officer
Do you thrive in high-pressure situations? Want to play a key role in helping your community prepare for and respond to emergencies? Plymouth City Council is looking for a committed and capable
Civil Protection Officer to join our professional and dynamic Civil Protection Service in a job share capacity (18.5hrs per week).
What You'll Do
As a Civil Protection Officer, you will:
- Develop, test, and support the implementation of contingency plans
- Work across partner agencies to coordinate responses to incidents
- Deliver training and advice to staff, elected members, businesses, and voluntary groups
- Actively contribute to Local Resilience Forum meetings
- Provide public information and support during emergencies
You'll support tactical decision-making during emergencies and play a crucial role in safeguarding the city and its people.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone with:
- A diploma (or equivalent experience) in emergency management or a related field
- Proven experience in multi-agency planning and emergency response
- Strong understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and relevant regulations
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills
- Confidence to make critical decisions under pressure
- A full UK Driving Licence
- The ability to undertake 'on-call' duties out of hours without restriction
- Membership in a relevant emergency planning organisation and experience with non-statutory plans and central government resilience frameworks
Why Plymouth?
Plymouth is a vibrant coastal city with a rich maritime heritage, a stunning natural environment, and a strong sense of community. As home to the largest naval base in Western Europe, an international ferry port, and two fuel distribution depots, it offers a uniquely complex and rewarding environment for emergency planning and resilience professionals.
Apply now
To learn more about this opportunity, contact Debs Brooker-Evans, Civil Protection Service Manager (01752 307023 or email
[email protected] ) or Dave Bate, Senior Civil Protection Officer (01752 307810 or email
[email protected] ) for an informal chat about the role. Join us in making Plymouth a safer and more resilient city.
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Closing date: Tuesday 05 August 2025
