Defence Emergency Planning Lead

We Served; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor is looking for an Emergency Planning Officer to work at the Devonport Royal Dockyard. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing emergency plans and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with nuclear regulations, and providing training for staff. Essential qualifications include experience in emergency planning and the ability to manage complex situations. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme and personal development programs.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Paid professional fees

Holiday Trading benefit

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Employee assistance programme for well-being

Qualifications

• Awareness of Nuclear Licensing/Authorisation, REPPIR and the Civil Contingencies Act.
• Proven risk assessment capability.
• Ability to design and deliver emergency response training packages.
• A flexible, enthusiastic and committed approach with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and continual improvement of on‑site emergency arrangements and plans.
• Develop risk assessments and scenarios to inform preparedness, response and recovery activities.
• Maintain emergency planning documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and site requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure integrated, tested and effective arrangements.

Job description

A prominent defense contractor is looking for an Emergency Planning Officer to work at the Devonport Royal Dockyard. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing emergency plans and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with nuclear regulations, and providing training for staff. Essential qualifications include experience in emergency planning and the ability to manage complex situations. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme and personal development programs.