Overview
The National Risk & Resilience Department (NRRD) provides an organisation-wide structure for risk management, integrated emergency planning and resilience, business continuity and specialised response, including the Special Operations Response Teams and Community First Responders across Scotland. The department also manages logistics and training for specialised response. We work directly with the Scottish Government and an extensive network of external organisations on a Scottish & UK level.
Responsibilities
- Lead a small geographical team covering the East of Scotland and implement and monitor the NRRD strategies across a Regional Resilience Partnership (RRP) and broader responsibilities around emergency preparedness and resilience.
- Embed the conditions of the Civil Contingencies Act nationally and within the regional areas, and act as the subject matter expert for policies and legislation including COMAH & REPPIR regulations.
- Oversee planning and delivery of Scottish Ambulance Service input to multi-agency exercises and contribute to the development of national and local plans; lead national workstreams for SAS.
- Represent the organisation in key forums and groups; collaborate with Scottish Government, local authorities, resilience professionals and other emergency services to develop, manage and embed procedures to anticipate, prevent, prepare, respond and recover from threats to public safety.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of effective partnership working and experience of managing resilience functions within a multi-agency environment; work as a highly motivated, self-starting professional with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Develop and maintain well‑developed communication, presentation and influencing skills; manage complex workloads and relationships.
- Manage sensitive information requiring Security Clearance (SC) and hold a full UK driving licence, with travel across the East of Scotland and elsewhere in the country as required.
- Participate in a national Tactical Advisor on-call roster, providing subject matter expertise and specialist support in major incidents or emergencies.
Requirements
- Security Clearance (SC) is required for the role.
- Full UK driving licence; willingness and ability to travel across the East of Scotland and elsewhere in the country.
- Experience of working in or with multi-agency resilience and emergency services environments.
- Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and manage complex workloads and relationships.
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
Pre-employment and Other Information
Informal enquiries about this opportunity can be made to Craig Hunter, Head of Resilience & Business Services (Tel: 0131 344 5678).
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate permission to work in the country, which is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. It can be evidenced through various routes including visas and EU settled or pre-settled status. See GOV.UK for more details.
The Scottish Ambulance Service is not licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, please visit GOV.UK.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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