Senior Emergency Response Officer

Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a full licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle.

Are you ready to lead life-saving responses and support communities when they need it most?

Do you thrive in high-pressure situations and want to make a real difference? As a

• Leading and supporting a team of Emergency Response Officers.
  
• Coordinating emergency responses both on-site and remotely.
  
• Building strong relationships with local authorities and voluntary partners.
  
• Monitoring performance and ensuring accurate data reporting.

• Strong communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders.
  
• Experience managing complex situations and leading teams.
  
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
  
• Confidence making quick decisions under pressure in fast-moving situations.

In this truly rewarding role, you will be part of a 24-hour on-call rota as potential emergency response duties can arise at any time. You’ll need to be easily accessible to the location to attend work meetings and face to face events on a regular basis. To be considered for this role, candidates must live in the following areas; Thames Valley (Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire), Dorset or Wiltshire. 

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 10th April 2026. Interviews commencing shortly after this date.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders