Overview
Emergency Planner Jobs in Worthing, UK at Southern Water
Closing date: 12/05/2026
Job Title:
Emergency Planner
Location:
Southern House, Durrington
Contract type:
Fixed term contract – 12 months
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week, includes participation in a 1 in 6 on‑call Incident Management rota.
Salary:
Up to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus standby payments.
About the Role
Southern Water is seeking an experienced and motivated Emergency Planner to join the Emergency Planning team based in Durrington. This role supports the delivery of a robust emergency planning and response service, ensuring the organisation remains resilient, compliant and ready to respond to incidents.
Responsibilities
- Develop emergency response plans and keep them current and fit for purpose.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate emergency exercises at tactical and strategic levels.
- Support real‑time incident response through the on‑call rota.
- Lead post‑incident debriefs and drive continuous improvement.
- Promote emergency preparedness and resilience awareness.
- Build strong relationships with external resilience partners.
- Represent Southern Water at resilience meetings and forums.
Essential Requirements
- A‑level education or equivalent experience in emergency planning or resilience.
- Experience in fast‑paced operational or incident‑driven environments.
- Strong IT skills and confident report writing.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- High attention to detail and professionalism.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
- Regular travel across the Southern Water region.
Desirable Requirements
- Working knowledge of the water industry.
- Experience delivering exercises or training.
Diversity Commitment
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional Information
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, a criminal record check (DBS), and verification of employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw an offer if these checks are not successfully completed.
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Title: Emergency Planner
Company: Southern Water
Location: Worthing, UK
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