Job summary
DEDICATED TO WHAT WE DO
PASSIONATE ABOUT HOW WE DO IT
Join our team as an Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR), Sustainability & Supplier Scrutiny Manager.
The EPRR, Sustainability, & Supplier Scrutiny Manager will collaborate with our Corporate Services Director to ensure HUC adheres to all applicable EPRR and ESG regulations, along with broader NHS contractual reporting obligations.
Working closely with our Head of Information Governance and Corporate Services Compliance, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strong and effective supplier monitoring framework, incorporating check and challenge processes relating to data protection, business continuity, sustainability, and modern slavery.
This position will involve creating procedures to implement effective EPRR and Business Continuity measures throughout HUC, while also providing guidance to the Board of Directors on their essential related responsibilities.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the resilience and sustainability efforts of HUC, ensuring the organisation can effectively navigate challenges and continue to provide excellent care.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A strong background in emergency management, risk assessment, and sustainability practices.
* Strong communicator, enabling them to liaise with internal teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
* Extensive experience of coordinating EPRR processes within a complex and regulated organisation.
Main duties of the job
Principal duties and responsibilities
* To support the Accountable Emergency Officer in the daily discharge of their responsibilities, acting as a subject matter expert on all EPRR and Business Continuity matters.
* To act as the EPRR lead for HUC, ensuring the HUC's business continuity management system is fit for purpose and in accordance with national best practice and NHS contracting requirements. This includes ensuring that continuity plans and emergency preparedness processes are regularly tested, updated, and contain evidence of assurance.
* Ensure all suppliers have secure, resilient, and ethically sound practices in their delivery of services for HUC, thereby ensuring compliance against key data protection framework/toolkits (e.g., CAF), annual EPRR core standards, CQC requirements, and HUC's Modern Slavery statement in accordance with statutory requirements.
* Oversee and develop the ESG workstreams within the organisation and coordinate annual carbon emission reporting.
* Champion sustainability causes and coordinate the work of the Green Ambassadors.
About us
At HUC, we're proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, and financial wellbeing:
* Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
* NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and long-term financial benefits for all our staff.
* Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.
* Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers.
* Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice and a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses.
* Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs and exciting internal vacancies.
* Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea and coffee, enjoy free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas.
Job responsibilities
This role requires a full UK driving licence as it involves travelling between sites as per service needs. Own vehicle is preferable.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
* Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development (Ideally DIPHEP or equivalents).
Desirable
* Specialist knowledge gained through Institute of Risk Management's International Certificate or master's level equivalent.
* Member of the Institute Civil Protection and Emergency Management.
Analytical
Essential
* Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
* Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes.
Desirable
* Strategic thinker - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience of coordinating EPRR processes within a complex and regulated organisation.
* Comprehensive understanding of the ESG regulatory environment.
* Demonstrable experience of reviewing and revising governance structures.
* Appreciation of CQC, governance, and compliance.
Desirable
* Appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England, and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
* Understanding of current healthcare policy and its implications on engagement.
Skills and abilities
Essential
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information; negotiate with senior stakeholders.
* Problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
Desirable
* Advanced minute-taking skills.
Autonomy/ Freedom to Act
Essential
* Ability to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Chief Executive.
Information Technology
Essential
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer details
Employer name
HUC
Address
This is a home-based / Hybrid role with travel to HUC sites
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 4HL
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