About the role
Salary: £49387.00 to £56515.00
This national-level post is responsible for maintaining and developing interoperable capabilities such as HART, MTA, CBRN, Mass Casualties, and Command & Control. The officer will lead on the creation and maintenance of national safe systems of work, risk assessments, emergency plans, and technical documentation. They will also support training delivery, equipment coordination, and readiness monitoring.
The Capabilities Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining safety-critical documentation, including standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and rescue plans. They draft emergency plans, service continuity documents, and national service specifications. The role involves managing sensitive correspondence and operating national data systems. Officers produce detailed reports, populate risk registers, and prepare technical briefings. They also lead the creation and circulation of documentation for national meetings and programme boards.
Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert before completing an application. For further details of main responsibilities, please see attached job description.