EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESILIENCE AND RESPONSE (EPRR) LEAD

Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, we’re made that way.
From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients – every role at IC24 is made to be brave.
Are you a seasoned emergency planning professional ready to lead strategic resilience for a dynamic healthcare provider? IC24 is seeking an experienced and driven EPRR Lead to spearhead our emergency preparedness and business continuity functions across the organisation.
This is a pivotal, senior-level role responsible for ensuring IC24 complies with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004), NHS Emergency Planning Guidance, and other key legislation. You’ll work closely with executive leaders, external agencies, and local resilience forums to protect and future-proof services that support thousands of patients.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic thinker with excellent planning and leadership skills.
• Resilient, collaborative and solutions-focused.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Capable of influencing senior clinical and managerial teams.
• Skilled in risk assessment and continuity impact analysis.
• Proficient in delivering training and facilitating multi-agency exercises.

• Leading IC24’s strategic and operational response to major incidents.
• Developing and testing emergency and business continuity plans.
• Acting as subject matter expert on emergency planning and resilience.
• Designing and delivering EPRR training for all levels, including Gold/Silver/Bronze command.
• Representing IC24 at Local Resilience Forums and multi-agency planning groups.
• Ensuring plans are aligned with national guidance and tested through live exercises and audits.
• Analysing risks, incidents, and learning to improve system-wide resilience.