Post: Operational Resilience Planning Manager
Salary: £46,941 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £46,941 – £56,071 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 02 April 2026
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
We are seeking a Resilience Planning Manager for a key permanent role within Operational Resilience. Reporting to the Head of Business Continuity, Vetting and National Coordination, the post holder will coordinate regional resilience planning and lead on policy development. They should have substantial experience delivering complex, multi‑disciplinary projects from initiation to completion, with the ability to manage risks, interdependencies and changing priorities. The role requires confidence in shaping resilience‑focused initiatives, developing policy, and working effectively with senior stakeholders, partner agencies and cross‑departmental teams. The post holder will also be expected to motivate staff, set priorities and maintain strong working relationships across a wide organisational landscape.
Excellent organisational and analytical skills are essential to manage competing deadlines and solve problems effectively. The successful candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills to convey complex information clearly, build productive relationships and lead or contribute to multiple project teams. Political awareness, sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential matters appropriately are critical. The post holder should also have solid knowledge of project management methodologies, budget management, equalities, health and safety, and relevant legislation including data protection and freedom of information.
The role is exposed to sensitive material, necessitating the holder of Security Clearance or the ability to secure it prior to commencing the role.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Experience of working in project management and planning in a multi-disciplined organisation including developing, monitoring, reviewing, and revising systems to apply this to the function of Operational Resilience and associated projects.
2. Experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders including those at a senior level.
3. Good organisational skills and the ability to identify and address changing and conflicting priorities and ability to use own initiative in a diverse range of situations.
4. Political awareness and the ability to deal with sensitive, commercial and confidential matters appropriately; understanding the need to maintain confidentiality including awareness of the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 20 April 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Criminal records check
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.