EPRR Manager

Thank you for your interest in joining us at this exciting and important time. At our heart, we are here to serve the people of our communities. Health and care is, above all, a people business -built on relationships, compassion, and the shared ambition to help everyone live healthier, fuller lives. Every role in our organisation contributes to this mission. Every decision we make, every partnership we form, and every change we lead starts with one question: what will best serve our population?

Our mission is clear: to work with our population to achieve their best health through equitable care, delivering maximum value from every pound spent. We will achieve this by being a highly effective team of commissioners; inclusive, fair, responsive, and innovative; harnessing data and technology, leveraging scale, and staying closely connected to the unique needs of our neighbourhoods.

The NHS 10-Year Plan provides a strong foundation for our work. It challenges us to:o Prevent ill-health and intervene earlyo Personalise care so it works for everyoneo Tackle health inequalities and improve access for allo Embrace digital innovation to improve quality and efficiencyo Secure long-term sustainability in the face of growing demand

These priorities will guide our strategies and decisions every day., The EPRR Managers will support the delivery of the Integrated Care Board's statutory duties for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) under the Civil Contingencies Act and NHS England Core Standards. Reporting to the Band 8b EPRR Lead, the postholder will manage the development and implementation of emergency planning and business continuity arrangements across the organisation.

The EPRR Managers will coordinate risk assessments, training, and exercises to ensure readiness for major incidents and service disruptions. The role includes maintaining compliance records, preparing assurance reports, and supporting governance processes. The postholder will work closely with system partners, emergency services, and local authorities to ensure integrated planning and response. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential to deliver high-quality resilience and preparedness across theICB.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.