Risk and Resilience Planning Advisor

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team, focusing on Risk Management and Resilience Planning. The successful candidate should possess excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as knowledge of Risk Management and Business Continuity Management. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to execute various projects enhancing organizational resilience. Employees will enjoy a supportive environment and an aligned working week of 36 hours.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and influencing capabilities are essential.
• Analytical skills to assess and improve risk management practices.
• Experience in delivering training to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support for Risk Management & Resilience Planning.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage in projects to fulfill national and local requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

Ability to deliver training sessions

Education

Knowledge of Risk Management

Knowledge of Business Continuity Management or Emergency Planning

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

An exciting career development opportunity has arisen for a committed individual to join our dedicated team in providing advice and support to all staff across NHS Tayside in driving forward the Risk Management & Resilience Planning priorities for the organisation.

Working in close partnership with the Head of Risk & Resilience and colleagues in the Directorate of Public Health, Acute Services, Health and Social Care Partnerships, multi‑agency partners and Scottish Government, you will also be involved in a variety of projects to meet national, regional and local requirements.

The successful applicant should have excellent communication, influencing and analytical skills, including the ability to deliver training sessions.

A knowledge of Risk Management and Business Continuity Management or Emergency Planning is essential.

Informal enquiries to: Hilary Walker, Head of Risk and Resilience, 01382 660111 extension 40771 or Sharon Cassidy, Risk and Resilience Planning Advisor, 01382 660111 extension 40766.

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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