Emergency Planning Coordinator

Emergency Planning Coordinator | North West based (hybrid) | £41,500 - £47,000 per annum + benefits  Morson are working in partnership with Electricity North West (ENWL) to recruit an Emergency Planning Coordinator to join their Emergency Planning team. They’re champions of the North West and are proud that it’s their electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of their electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s their responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all. In December 2024, Electricity North West were proud to be named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine, who said they punched above their weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of the team and make a difference. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride. The Role You’ll play a key part in ensuring ENWL’s preparedness for major incidents — from storms and power outages to supporting plans for cyber security, business continuity, environmental, and data incidents. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll help build resilience, plan and deliver training, and drive continuous improvement through learning and exercises. Although advertised in Manchester, this role can be done from any ENWL Office and also offers flexibility to work from home.  You’ll be responsible for : Supporting ENWL’s 5-step preparedness cycle : plan, organise and equip, train, exercise, and evaluate Administering incident response training, exercises, and refresher programmes Delivering engagement plans to promote incident ownership across the business Maintaining incident planning documentation and lessons learned trackers Representing ENWL at national and local meetings, including Emergency Planning Manager Forum and Local Resilience Forums Supporting ENWL’s Incident Management Centre during incidents, including out-of-hours participation About You We’re looking for someone with : Direct experience working with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004), ideally in the capacity of a Category 1 or Category 2 responder A strong understanding of multi-agency emergency planning, risk assessment, and resilience frameworks Experience contributing to or leading emergency planning, business continuity, or incident response in a regulated or critical infrastructure environment Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills Experience working with operational field teams and an understanding of customer and stakeholder needs Awareness of the electricity distribution business, regulatory standards, and civil contingency requirements would be a bonus What’s on Offer As a vital team member, and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach, and commitment, Electricity North West offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a passionate and welcoming team. The organisation is committed to supporting its people and is proud of its reward and benefits package, which includes : An annual bonus scheme Flexibility to work from any ENWL office as well as hybrid working arrangement 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) Private healthcare An employee rewards portal offering discounts on well-known brands A market-leading contributory pension scheme Employee assistance programme Opportunities for professional development through its learning and development function Location Flexibility

• Although advertised in Manchester, this role can be based at any Electricity North West office and offers flexibility to work from home as part of a hybrid arrangement. To apply for this role, or if you would like more information, please contact Jonathan Green, (url removed) Electricity North West values its people and is passionate about creating a great place to work — where everyone can be themselves, reach their full potential, and build lasting careers. The company is committed to increasing diversity of thought and talent within its workforce, aiming to recruit people who are representative of the communities it serves. Embracing differences is seen as a strength that makes the organisation stronger. Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks have been completed to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. For this role, required checks include references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a drug and alcohol test