Apprentice Emergency Planning Officer
Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- £23,114 per annum raising to £26,421 per annum half way through the apprenticeship
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term Apprenticeship for 42 months
During your apprenticeship we will support you to meet your full potential through a mixture of hands on training and academic study at Coventry University with a view to achieving a degree in Resilience and Emergency. There will be a requirement for you to attend Coventry during your apprentice period.
After the successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will have developed the skills. experience, qualifications and attributes which will allow you to pursue a career in emergency planning as an Emergency Planning Officer.
Your apprenticeship- Level 6 Resilience and Emergencies Professional
- 42 months (3 years of study, with 6-month End Point Assessment period)
We welcome apprenticeship applications from all ages and backgrounds. There's no upper age limit - it's never too late to start developing new skills. We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career.
The apprenticeship you're applying for must build on your qualifications. If you have experience in this field, the apprenticeship you're applying for must be at a higher level.Read the Job and Person Profile (docx) and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure (pagetiger.com). They hold a range of information. During the apprenticeship, you'll be working towards the role described in those materials. You will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training and pursue certification.
Completing your apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position. However, we are dedicated to helping you find a job. You will have priority access when you apply for vacancies. This applies during the final 3 months of your contract.
The team
The Joint Emergency Planning Unit was formed in 2005 between all Suffolk local authorities to provide an emergency planning and business continuity planning service. The team provide a focal point for civil emergency preparedness within Suffolk councils.
You will need- a minimum of Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels)
- relevant work experience or volunteering (e.g., Duke of Edinburgh Award, cadets).
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Stephen Henthorn for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 758460 or emailing stephen.henthorn@suffolk.gov.ukIf you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to applyStep 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template.
Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.
When writing your statement please address the following questions:- Tell us what skills you have learned whilst at school/college, volunteering and/or working that you think will be useful to you in this role and why?
- Tell us about something you are proud of and why?
- Tell us about a time you've been really determined to do something, what did you do? What happened as a result?
- Why are you interested in working for our organisation?
- What are you hoping to gain from this apprenticeship?
- Using our WeAspire values (see below); tell us about a time or situation when you have demonstrated one of these values?
- be no more than 2 sides of A4 in Arial font size 11
- use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
- be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 24 October 2024.Interview date: Week commencing 4 November 2024.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.#LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs.We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering daysmembership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).