Head of Civil Contingencies and Organisational Resilience

Head of Civil Contingencies and Organisational Resilience in 222 Upper Street - Islington Council Skip to main content use space or down arrow not enter to open Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips Head of Civil Contingencies and Organisational Resilience Posted on 05/10/2026 Save Job Apply Vacancy Reference Number 3265 End Date: 28 Oct 2026 at 23:59 Address 1 Not Specified All Departments Climate and Environment All Departments has been left blank Advertising Salary £78,195 - £82,257 (PO10) plus on call allowance Contract Type Permanent Contract Type has been left blank Additional Contract details Not Specified Hours Per Week 35 Working Pattern Full time Home Vacancies Head of Civil Contingencies and Organisational Resilience ⚠ Important Recruitment Notice We are aware that some third-party websites are advertising our vacancies without our permission. To help protect your personal information, we recommend applying only through this recruitment website or via our official vacancies on LinkedIn , Indeed and Find a Job . While we occasionally advertise through other channels, these will always direct you back to our official recruitment process. If you are ever unsure whether a vacancy is genuine, please apply directly through this website or contact our Recruitment Team before submitting your application or personal information. About The Role Are you passionate about protecting communities, building resilience and leading emergency preparedness? We are looking for an exceptional Head of Civil Contingencies and Organisational Resilience to lead Islington Council's approach to emergency planning, business continuity and organisational resilience. This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the safety and resilience of one of London's most diverse and vibrant boroughs. As part of the Environment and Public Safety Senior Management Team, you will lead our statutory responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, ensuring the council is prepared to respond effectively to emergencies, major incidents and emerging risks. In this role you will be responsible for: Leading the council's emergency planning, resilience and business continuity functions. Delivering our statutory duties as a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Managing the council's 24/7 corporate emergency response arrangements and supporting members of the Corporate Emergency Response Team. Leading multi-agency resilience partnerships and the borough's resilience arrangements. Ensuring the council can effectively operate and manage during major incidents. Providing expert advice to senior leaders, elected members and partners on resilience, emergency response, business continuity and crisis management. Leading the council's approach to counter-terrorism preparedness, including the Protect and Prepare agenda. Driving organisational learning through exercises, audits, testing and lessons learned activities. Developing community resilience programmes and supporting residents, businesses and partners to prepare for emergencies. Leading and developing a high-performing team responsible for civil contingencies and organisational resilience. About you You will have significant experience in emergency planning, disaster management, organisational resilience or business continuity, alongside a strong track record of leading teams and working effectively across