Emergency Preparedness & Resilience Manager — Flexible Working

NHS Central East ICB; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Carer-friendly working environment

Wellbeing support

Disability recruitment adjustments

Job summary

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is seeking an EPRR Manager to lead emergency planning, resilience and response activities. The postholder will develop and run planning, business continuity, risk assessments, exercises and compliance records across the ICB, reporting to the Band 8b EPRR Lead and coordinating with partners.

The role requires a degree or equivalent experience and a working understanding of NHS structures and Integrated Care Systems.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as health, care, public services or management.
• Willingness to work towards a professional qualification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement emergency planning and business continuity arrangements across the ICB.
• Deliver statutory EPRR duties under the Civil Contingencies Act and NHS England Core Standards.
• Coordinate risk assessments, training and exercises to ensure readiness for major incidents and service disruption.
• Maintain compliance records and prepare assurance reports.
• Support governance processes.
• Work with system partners, emergency services and local authorities on integrated planning and response.
• Manage delivery of defined services, projects or workstreams, meeting objectives and performance standards.
• Coordinate resources and people across the organisation.
• Support the Senior Manager and Head of Service in delivering ICB and system priorities.
• Provide clear, supportive leadership to staff, promoting teamwork, inclusion and accountability.
• Use data, insight and feedback to improve quality, efficiency and outcomes.
• Contribute to ICB and system plans that improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Skills

NHS structures

Integrated Care Systems

Communication

Data analysis

Relationship building

Leadership

Resilience

Project coordination

Education

Degree in health/public services

Job description

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is seeking an EPRR Manager to lead emergency planning, resilience and response activities. The postholder will develop and run planning, business continuity, risk assessments, exercises and compliance records across the ICB, reporting to the Band 8b EPRR Lead and coordinating with partners.

The role requires a degree or equivalent experience and a working understanding of NHS structures and Integrated Care Systems.