EPRR Manager

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

This is an EPRR Manager post in the emergency preparedness, resilience and response function at NHS Central East ICB. The postholder develops and runs emergency planning and business continuity arrangements, covering risk assessments, training, exercises and compliance records. The role reports to a Band 8b EPRR Lead and works closely with emergency services, local authorities and other system partners on integrated planning. Candidates need a degree or equivalent experience and a working understanding of NHS structures and Integrated Care Systems.

What the job involves

• Develop and implement emergency planning and business continuity arrangements across the ICB
• Deliver the ICB's 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

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Evidence of working collaboratively with stakeholders, including clinicians, partner organisations and community groups

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems and current health and care priorities
• Strong communication and influencing skills, presenting clearly to different audiences
• Good analytical skills, interpreting data to inform decisions and improvements
• Managing competing priorities while maintaining professionalism in a challenging environment
• Building effective relationships across teams and organisational boundaries
• Resilience and adaptability in an environment of uncertainty and change

Other

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and keeping knowledge and skills up to date

What's offered

• Flexible working options, open to discussion for all roles
• Carer-friendly working environment
• Wellbeing support
• Support for disabled candidates through the recruitment process, including adjustments