Emergency Response Officer

Emergency Response Officer - Crisis Response
Northern Ireland & Isle of Man
Permanent
35 hours per week
GBP 18,619 to GBP 19,085

The British Red Cross is undergoing an exciting period of change, which will reshape the way we deliver our services in the UK. We have a number of opportunities available for individuals who want to help people in crisis. Within the UK, the British Red Cross operates through over 3,000 staff and over 20,000 volunteers.

The post holder will coordinate the day-to-day function of all aspects the service. The post holder will deliver a wide range of activities within the area. Working as part of the area's emergency response team to develop further the Red Cross emergency planning role, to engage with external organisations and support our volunteers to build local resilience to emergencies.

The post requires regular evening work, being part of a regular 24-hour duty officer on-call rota and potential emergency response duties at any time throughout the year.

We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives.

Closing date for applications:     13 October 2016

Refusing to ignore people in crisis

The British Red Cross is proud to have a diverse and neutral workforce. We are bound by seven fundamental principles including impartiality, neutrality and independence and we are committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce.  We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences - inlcuding disabled and ethnic minority candidates.  This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.

For further details about this role and to apply please visit www.redcross.org.uk/jobs and follow the stated instructions or contact our Belfast office on 02890 735 350.