Job summary
APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.��
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering results and innovating?
Do you want to apply your planning, communication, and problem-solving skills to a role at the frontline of our incident and emergency response?�
If so, we would love to hear from you!�
Job description
We are looking for a high calibre Operation Resilience Manager (ORM) who will perform a critical role in planning for outbreaks of exotic notifiable diseases of animals, business continuity incidents and other emergencies. You will have a strong background in contingency planning, delivering training and exercises, managing lessons identified and in incident recovery.��
You will support APHA delivering animal health and welfare statutory requirements across Wales on behalf of Welsh Ministers. In ensuring Wales remains free from Exotic Notifiable Disease you will maintain strong working relationships with Welsh Government Policy Teams, Operational Partners, and Stakeholders.��
Your excellent leadership, communicating and influencing skills will come to the fore executing well-rehearsed plans in the transition from business as usual to incident and emergency response.�
You will provide assurance to the Head of Field Delivery that our delivery teams are suitably ready and prepared for dealing with an incident of exotic notifiable animal disease, business continuity or another emergency.��
You will build strong relationships within Wales Field Delivery (WFD) and our wider Service Delivery Directorate and evidence our level of preparedness through co-ordination of internal audit schemes, whilst sharing best practice to ensure a consistent approach across GB.�
Working with Veterinary leads (VLs), Veterinary Advisors (VAs), Resilience and Technical Advisors (R&TAs) and team leaders from across our Veterinary, Technical and Administrative Teams, you will review, identify, and coordinate our resilience training requirements and oversee the delivery of an annual programme of exotic animal disease, stakeholder, and business continuity exercises.�
For a full list of responsibilities and duties, please see the
Person specification
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:�
1. Knowledge of contingency planning, business continuity management and incident response.
2. Organising and coordinating training, workshops, and exercise programmes.
3. Communicating with colleagues, external stakeholders, and customers.
4. Working in a dynamic environment and managing conflicting priorities.�
5. Building and maintaining internal and external networks to achieve a common outcome.
6. Implementing change and encouraging innovation.�
7. Knowledge of IT systems and confident in the use of digital resources.�
Periodic travel within Wales and GB will be required to attend training courses and attend visits. Whilst working with exotic animal disease you will be required to comply with biosecurity and quarantine requirements. Participation in an out of hours On Call rota will be required. Out of hours work will be required in the event of a disease outbreak or incident.�
Learning and Development�
Everyone in APHA is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. When you join the Directorate, you will be welcomed into your new team through an induction programme that will provide you with helpful information on the civil service, our work and our policies. Your line manager will also work with you to establish your priorities for the year, developing a performance, learning and development plan tailored to you and your role.�
In return for your dedication, we will support your ongoing personal development through appropriate training. Inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA.�
Licences
You must have a valid driving licence or be able to call upon suitable alternate means of transport.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
8. Leadership
9. Communicating and Influencing
10. Working Together
11. Changing and Improving
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �32,136, Animal and Plant Health Agency contributes �9,309 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Further benefits offered also include:�
12. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.���
13. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities tailored to your role.���
14. Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.���
15. Staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme.��
16. Making it work for you - With so many flexible options, most people can find a work schedule to suit their circumstances.��
These are just a few of our benefits we offer. To find out the full range of what we offer refer to the Information Pack attached for more detail.�