Job summary
To support the day to day delivery of a comprehensive Corporate Assurance function including, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Incident Management and Health and Safety service to the CSU and external client base.
You will be a point of liaison for assisting and supporting on the internal and external assessment activities. Prepare responses, returns and reports for senior management approval.
Use audit and systematic review as a mechanism to identify improvement opportunities providing tools and input to enable analysis, feed into the planning, improvement, and benefit capture.
In this role you will be part of a self-motivated team providing a highly responsive service within an environment where teamwork and communication are key to our success.
This role requires extensive travelling across the Arden & GEM CSU footprint; a full driving licence with access to own vehicle is desirable, but alternatives can be considered where they promote the efficiency of the service.
Main duties of the job
To support and on occasions lead on the delivery of a range of corporate support and compliance functions for the CSU and its' client base ensuring an efficient and customer focussed professional service.
Provide support for the Governance and Assurance Framework and relevant documentation developing robust processes and expertise, to ensure appropriate corporate and research governance.
To help ensure that appropriate corporate governance policies and arrangements (e.g. Health & Safety, Business Continuity, EPRR< Incidents and Risk) are in place across the CSU and where necessary with customers as required.
To assist with the administration for business continuity, EPRR, health and safety, risk management, incident management, records management, ISO accreditations and other assurance activities.
For detailed information please see the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are a multi award-winning organisation that has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Gold Award for 'We invest in people' and 'We invest in wellbeing' and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas.
We reward the hard work and commitment of our people with the following benefits:
- A competitive salary with annual pay reviews
- A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and pay
- A wide range of in-house and external learning and development opportunities
- Access to salary sacrifice and discount schemes
- Access to employee assistance and occupational health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the development and delivery of the Business Continuity and EPRR policies and services for the CSU, Integrated Governance Service and where required client organisations including:
- Organising appropriate support, training, and testing/desk top testing.
- Maintaining business continuity plans including oversight of plans within teams.
- Support the refresh of Business Impact Assessments, Business Continuity and EPRR plans.
- Attending and supporting meetings and workshops.
- Provision of Business Continuity and EPRR support to clients in line with agreed service specifications.
Provide specialist advice on risk management, incident and serious incident reporting and recording including ensuring the maintenance of risk registers and reporting systems, (subject matter expert) and that lessons learnt are shared and acted upon.
To support the implementation of the CSU's health and safety policy and associated arrangements including the HSMS across the CSU, within the Integrated Governance Service and where necessary with clients. This will involve amongst other matters:
- Organising and assisting in the provision of training on health and safety requirements.
- Undertaking risk assessments. DSEs and the development of PEEPs.
- Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of health and safety action plans and remedial works.
- Supporting Building Audits and Fire Risk assessments.
- Liaison and co-ordination of work with the Estates and Facilities Management Team, HSE, NHSPS and landlords as required.
- Develop and co-ordinate a work programme for H&S, providing reports, recommendations, decisions and updated to the Senior Team/Committees.
- Provision of advice on H&S legislation and regulations
For further detailed information please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the development and delivery of the Business Continuity and EPRR policies and services for the CSU, Integrated Governance Service and where required client organisations including:
- Organising appropriate support, training, and testing/desk top testing.
- Maintaining business continuity plans including oversight of plans within teams.
- Support the refresh of Business Impact Assessments, Business Continuity and EPRR plans.
- Attending and supporting meetings and workshops.
- Provision of Business Continuity and EPRR support to clients in line with agreed service specifications.
Provide specialist advice on risk management, incident and serious incident reporting and recording including ensuring the maintenance of risk registers and reporting systems, (subject matter expert) and that lessons learnt are shared and acted upon.
To support the implementation of the CSU's health and safety policy and associated arrangements including the HSMS across the CSU, within the Integrated Governance Service and where necessary with clients. This will involve amongst other matters:
- Organising and assisting in the provision of training on health and safety requirements.
- Undertaking risk assessments. DSEs and the development of PEEPs.
- Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of health and safety action plans and remedial works.
- Supporting Building Audits and Fire Risk assessments.
- Liaison and co-ordination of work with the Estates and Facilities Management Team, HSE, NHSPS and landlords as required.
- Develop and co-ordinate a work programme for H&S, providing reports, recommendations, decisions and updated to the Senior Team/Committees.
- Provision of advice on H&S legislation and regulations
For further detailed information please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
- PC literate including MS Office
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualifications: IOSH, NEBOSH, CBCI, MBCI
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in Business Continuity
Desirable
- Previously worked in a similar position within the public sector Experience of EPRR; H&S; Operational Management; Risk Management; Management information and reporting; Corporate Governance; Business Planning; NHS Incident Management; Experience of working in a complex and rapidly changing environment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advise upon and managed the business continuity cycle
- Ability to analyse information and situations and make appropriate decisions aligned to the vision and strategic objectives of the organisation
- Project and change management
- Good written and oral communications
- Good facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to persuade and influence people to undertake work required to agreed deadlines to support delivery
Desirable
- Project management and delivery within associated timescales
- Advise upon and manage the health and safety duties and compliance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Drive enthusiasm and flexibility
- Professional attitude
- Brings innovation to problem solving and delivers results
- Demonstrates a passion for providing a highly focused customer service
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently across the geography of the CSU
- Able to work flexibly
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
- PC literate including MS Office
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Qualifications: IOSH, NEBOSH, CBCI, MBCI
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in Business Continuity
Desirable
- Previously worked in a similar position within the public sector Experience of EPRR; H&S; Operational Management; Risk Management; Management information and reporting; Corporate Governance; Business Planning; NHS Incident Management; Experience of working in a complex and rapidly changing environment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advise upon and managed the business continuity cycle
- Ability to analyse information and situations and make appropriate decisions aligned to the vision and strategic objectives of the organisation
- Project and change management
- Good written and oral communications
- Good facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to persuade and influence people to undertake work required to agreed deadlines to support delivery
Desirable
- Project management and delivery within associated timescales
- Advise upon and manage the health and safety duties and compliance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Drive enthusiasm and flexibility
- Professional attitude
- Brings innovation to problem solving and delivers results
- Demonstrates a passion for providing a highly focused customer service
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently across the geography of the CSU
- Able to work flexibly
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
