Job Description

Details

Reference number

329782

Salary

\xc2\xa351,824 - \xc2\xa365,089

Job grade

Grade 7

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Project Delivery
Other

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1


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Location

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Porton Down, Colindale or Chilton.
About the job

Job summary

\xc2\xa351,824 - \xc2\xa361,414 (National) \xc2\xa353,812 - \xc2\xa363,252 (Outer) \xc2\xa355,799 - \xc2\xa365,089 (Inner) The EPRR Senior Exercise Manager will have extensive knowledge and experience of exercise simulation development, delivery and evaluation at a national and international level and will be responsible for potentially multiple and concurrent exercise projects. This role requires the management of exercise projects, resources and staff involved in a range of specialised EPRR functions and/or multi agency preparedness and response activities to support national and international health security operations. The post holder will lead complex projects encompassing the development and delivery of health focussed EPRR exercises, which will include both online and face to face activities. This will require frequent travel throughout the UK to attend meetings and to deliver exercise and training events. (Occasionally, the role will require international travel for emergency preparedness exercise and training events, which will require a flexible approach to working hours). The post holder will author the post-exercise report to identify and capture key learning; the exercise report is an important source of learning to ensure continuous improvement of health security operations within both UKHSA, DHSC, NHS England and the wider health and social care system. The EPRR Senior Exercise Manager will also be required to represent UKHSA EPRR at a broad range of specialist professional events including training & exercise development conferences, workshops etc and make regular contribution to a broad range of EPPR preparedness activities both within the UKHSA and with multi-agency external partners from across the national and international health and social care system. Location This role can be based at any one of UKHSA\'s core or scientific locations; Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Porton Down, Colindale or Chilton. UKHSA offers hybrid working for its employees \xe2\x80\x93 this means that whilst the role will be based in one of our UKHSA core or scientific locations, there will be opportunities for an element of working from home. The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business need and in line with departmental policy. Currently this requires working from an allocated UKHSA base location for 40% of your contracted time as a minimum, increasing to 60% from January 2024. Some business travel will be required. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process. The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business needs and in line with departmental policy. *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

Job description

As EPRR Senior Exercise Manager, your main responsibilities will include: (for full details of all main duties, please refer to the attached job description)

• The EPRR Senior Exercise Manager will be responsible for the project management and delivery of multiple and potentially concurrent online and face to face simulation exercise activities and services. The post holder will have direct responsibility for the design, delivery and evaluation of a range of simulation exercise interventions for healthcare professionals in order to raise preparedness for the UK\xe2\x80\x99s health security operational response.
• Analysing the outcomes of online and face to face exercise projects, by assimilating feedback data into written reports for internal and external customers and others in a timely manner. This includes a systematic approach to assess the value to exercise participants and/or learners of preparedness training and exercise activities; this is often referred to as Level 1: Reaction assessment
• Author post-exercise and post-debrief reports to identify and capture key learning.
• Conduct regular exercise needs analysis in order to determine the most relevant and cost-effective portfolio of exercises for EPRR within UKHSA and for its external partners.
• Hold delegated responsibility for designated budget in respect of the delivery of appropriate exercise simulation projects.
• Responsibility for the line management, coaching & mentoring of Senior Executive Officers including welfare and personal development.
• Provide regular reports on progress against UKHSA\xe2\x80\x99s key performance indicators, business objectives and contribution to strategic goals.
• Liaise with awarding bodies and manage the system of national accreditation for emergency preparedness exercises in relation to primary qualifications and continuous professional development.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain networks with key partners both within the UKHSA and with a range of external partners, including DHSC, NHS, Devolved Administrations and awarding bodies.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Person specification

It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1500 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria. These include, but are not limited to:

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Recent experience in the design, delivery, evaluation, assessment and management of emergency response simulation exercises
• Experience representing organisations with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communicator with superior writing and presentation skills (face to face and virtual environments
• Building and maintaining effective networks and nurturing trusted relationships with key and senior stakeholders

For full details of all essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the attached job description.
Benefits

Working for the UKHSA For more information on the UKHSA please visit: UK Health Security Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Range of health and wellbeing support

Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices , 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More , Help with Costs , GOV.UK
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Selection process details

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT: You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the full list of essential criteria as detailed in the attached job description \xe2\x80\x93 please do provide evidence of how you meet this. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. STAGE 2 \xe2\x80\x93 INTERVIEW This post will involve an interview by video. As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Candidates will also be asked to participate in a session where they will be required to prepare and deliver a 5/10-minute presentation to the panel. This will be followed by a question-and-answer segment. The presentation will be designed to assess each candidate\xe2\x80\x99s experience in line with the requirements of the role. Full details will be provided prior to the interview. Expected Timeline: Advert close: 23:55hrs on 17th December 2023 \xe2\x80\x93 unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Shortlist: Please note that that will be a slight delay in shortlisting your application due to the Christmas and new year period. Shortlisting for this post will take place w/c 1st January 2024. Interviews: January 2024 Please note these dates could be subject to change. Security clearance level requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks. For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. Please Note This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C\xe2\x80\x99s are found https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/ Are you already a civil servant, or employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body? Please state home department on your application form. Do you meet the nationality requirements for this post? https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/ Complaint process: The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission\'s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaints1@ukhsa.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission\'s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

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  Name :
  Gurkamal Bhambra
  Email :
  UKHSA.recruitment@reed.com

Recruitment team

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  Email :
  UKHSA.recruitment@reed.com