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• Provide effective operational leadership, communication and management across AVASK's Group offices, • Ensure global teams are aligned to AVASK policies, procedures, service standards and performance expectations, • Develop understanding of AVASK's global tax compliance environment and how VAT, EPR, customs, accountancy, advisory and related services interact, • Ensure operational processes support the end-to-end client journey across jurisdictions, marketplaces and service lines, • Contribute to improvements in software systems, automation and workflow design, • Monitor and analyse KPIs, service levels, quality trends and operational risks, • Drive process optimisation using automation, AI tools, data analytics and standardised operating procedures, • Coordinate departments and service partners to ensure efficient and consistent delivery, • Manage service levels, client service standards and operational dependencies with Service Partners, • Capture and log non-conformance, risk and opportunity feedback with the Quality Management Officer, • Monitor industry best practice, tax authority expectations, marketplace developments and technology trends, • Assist with implementing information security procedures and controls to ISO 27001 standard, • Set performance expectations, conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback, • Encourage professional development and identify team training opportunities, • Educated to Degree Level - BSc/BA in Business Management, Operations Management, Technology Management, Information Systems or a relevant field, • Strong understanding of tax compliance operations, ideally within VAT, EPR, customs, accountancy, advisory or related international compliance services, • Experience supporting global e-commerce clients, online marketplace operations or multi-jurisdictional service delivery environments, • Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Business Manager or similar role within a complex, multi-service, regulated or professional services environment, • Strong understanding of the interdependency between operational processes, client onboarding, compliance delivery, finance, technology, service partners and customer experience, • Understanding of quality management systems, continuous improvement and ISO 9001 principles, • Excellent organisational, leadership and collaborative skills, with the ability to influence teams across different locations and functions, • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, including the confidence to engage internal and client stakeholders at all hierarchy levels, • Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, business processes and compliance-driven operating models, • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases, workflow tools, reporting systems and business information systems, • Experience implementing automation, AI-enabled tools, systems improvements and process redesign to maximise efficiency, accuracy, scalability and team performance, • Ability to use data, KPIs and operational insight to identify trends, resolve root causes and drive measurable improvement Demonstrates strong operational leadership and management skills, with a focus on tax compliance operations, process optimization, and client service delivery. Proficient in utilizing data analytics and automation tools to enhance efficiency and ensure adherence to quality management standards. • Operations Management, • Tax Compliance Operations, • Process Optimization, • Data Analytics, • Quality Management Systems, • Tax Compliance, • Process Redesign, • KPI Monitoring, • Risk Management, • Client Onboarding, • Leadership, • Communication, • Collaboration, • Organizational Skills, • Interpersonal Skills, • ISO 27001, • ISO 9001, • E-Commerce, • Multi-Jurisdictional Service Delivery, • VAT, • EPR, • Customs, • MS Office, • Workflow Tools, • Reporting Systems, • Business Information Systems, • AI-Enabled Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr

Role: AI Architect Reports to: Chief AI Officer (line management) Location in structure: AI/Data architecture area — embedded within the delivery area it serves, line-managing centrally to the Chief AI Officer Experience: Senior — 6+ years in software, data, or platform engineering/architecture, with meaningful hands-on time on production AI systems, not just pilots Direct reports: None. Influence comes from judgement and presence in the right conversations, not headcount. AI decisions at Citation now cut across Product, Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, and the Business simultaneously — model selection, data architecture, cost, and risk are no longer separable concerns. Without a dedicated architectural owner, each initiative makes these calls independently: patterns diverge, risk goes unspotted until it's expensive, and nobody owns the AI-specific decisions that don't belong wholly to any one function. This isn't a hypothetical gap. Much of this work is already happening informally inside Citation's AI delivery — reviewing partner Statements of Work, governing what goes through Code Factory, acting as the practical architectural voice on live builds. This role formalises that into a mandate with the standing and scope it needs. The AI Architect is Citation's dedicated architect for the AI/Data area, sitting alongside the architects covering Human Resources, Business Systems, Health & Safety, eLearning, Verification, Certification, and Atlas Platform: embedded in the delivery area it serves day to day, but line-managing centrally to the Chief AI Officer so its calls hold across the business, not just the team it happens to sit nearest to. The architecture hub owns target-state and standards across the whole architecture function; this role owns the AI-specific application of it, escalating decisions with consequences beyond AI/Data to the Architecture Review Board rather than deciding them alone. The clearest sign this role is working: AI initiatives at Citation start well and stay on track architecturally. In practice that means: • Established patterns are the default starting point for new builds, not something teams discover after the fact, • Design questions are resolved before Engineering starts building, not during or after, • Third-party Statements of Work are assessed architecturally before they're signed, • Model and hosting choices are made against a documented decision framework, not habit or vendor pressure, • Token spend and cost-per-outcome are tracked and explainable, not a surprise on the invoice, • Security is involved in every significant initiative from the start, not introduced at the end, • Leadership has a current, accurate view of AI architectural risk and direction, with no significant surprises Architectural standards and patterns Own the design patterns Citation builds its AI systems to: retrieval and grounding approaches for systems that need Citation's own knowledge rather than a model's general training, agent orchestration patterns and tool-calling conventions for multi-step and multi-agent work, prompt construction and guardrail design, and the routing logic that decides which model handles which step. Keep these current as the landscape moves, and write decisions down in a form Engineering and Product can actually build against — architecture decision records, not a slide deck. Align standards to Citation's five-layer AI platform architecture. Hold a documented, evidence-based framework for choosing between closed frontier models accessed through a provider's API (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google) and open-weight models run on Citation's own infrastructure (Llama, Mistral, Qwen and similar) — and apply it per workload, not as a single blanket choice. The framework should weigh: • Task complexity — complex reasoning and long‑horizon agentic work generally favour frontier closed models; simpler classification, extraction, and templated generation are often better served by smaller open-weight models at a fraction of the cost, • Volume and cost at scale — at high token volumes, self‑hosting open-weight models can cross into materially cheaper territory; this role owns the analysis of where that break‑even sits for Citation's actual workloads, not a generic industry number, • Data sensitivity and residency — for HR, employment, and compliance data, self‑hosting open-weight models remove a class of third‑party data‑sharing risk that closed providers (even with strong contractual terms) don't fully eliminate, • Fine‑tuning and customisation — where an open-weight model fine‑tuned on Citation's own data would outperform a general‑purpose model at lower running cost, that's a build case this role should be able to make with evidence, not intuition, • Latency, licensing, and total cost of ownership — including the practical overhead of running and maintaining your own models, not just the sticker price of tokens Understand and actively manage the unit economics of every AI solution recommended, including: • Modelling likely token cost at design time, before a system is built, so the business knows what it's signing up for, • Specifying model routing (cheaper models for simpler steps, frontier models reserved for what actually needs them), prompt and context engineering for efficiency, and caching where appropriate, • Recognising that agentic and multi‑agent patterns can multiply token consumption several‑fold over a single well‑scoped call, and that orchestration‑pattern choice is itself a cost decision, • Setting up the observability to track cost‑per‑outcome and cache performance over time, not just the total spend line Assess whether the data behind any AI initiative is structured, accessible, and reliable enough to support the intended behaviour — across Citation's Salesforce, Atlas, Snowflake, and integration layers — and flag readiness issues before they become delivery blockers. Hold the approval path for new AI architectural patterns and material departures from existing standards. Attend initiative design conversations early enough to shape them, not just review them, and sign off on the AI design elements of partner Statements of Work. Define scope and success criteria for AI spikes and proofs of concept before they start, validate vendor and partner capability claims before they're embedded in a committed design, and make sure proof‑of‑concept outputs are evaluated against real delivery constraints — not vendor demo conditions. Act as the internal architectural counterpart to Citation's delivery partners, the way any enterprise architecture function holds its critical vendors to a defined standard: review proposals and Statements of Work before commitments are made, run design reviews during delivery, and give partners a well‑defined target with technical challenge where their decisions need scrutiny. Set the standard for how AI systems are monitored and evaluated once live — offline and online evaluation, drift detection, guardrails — and own the response framework for AI incidents in production, alongside the cost governance described above. Bring Security in as #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 429 Position: Full-time Salary: Competitive DOE We are recruiting for a new business operating in the uncrewed systems sector. The company is currently operating in stealth mode, so its name is not being disclosed publicly at this stage. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. The business is being established as part of a successful existing group, combining the agility and ambition of an early‑stage venture with the backing, experience and support of an established organisation. This is an opportunity to join at a formative stage and play a key role in shaping the company’s technical capability, operations and future direction. The intent of the business is to identify and de‑risk new disruptive uncrewed systems products across air, land, surface and subsurface. This may include clean‑sheet platform designs that offer benefits over existing products in the market, as well as payload or capability developments that could open new markets or new use cases for existing platforms. The company has several initial concepts to explore, but it will be the responsibility of everyone in the business to help identify new ideas, feeding and rapidly progressing a pipeline of innovative concepts. We are initially recruiting for a small number of key engineering and operational roles to lead the businesses. Successful candidates will be naturally curious, commercially aware and able to balance creativity with sound judgement. With a business focus on new and novel work, candidates must be comfortable working with dynamic requirement sets and adjusting course at pace when evidence suggests a different approach is needed. This role offers the chance to work across a varied and interesting portfolio of projects, with real scope to shape what is developed and how it moves forward. For the right candidate, it will provide an exciting environment: collaborative, fast‑moving and focused on delivering work that has a practical impact. • 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), • Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way, • Pension Scheme via Royal London, • Company contributed Share Incentive Plan, • Green Car Scheme, • Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary), • Income protection policy (75% of basic salary), • Private Health Insurance via Bupa, • Private Dental insurance via Bupa, • Enhanced Maternity and paternity, • 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year, • 1 paid volunteering day per year, • Access to an independent financial advisor year round, • Training & development opportunities We are seeking a leading mixed discipline engineer with skills in the areas of robotics, electronics, software and control systems, ideally with experience working with uncrewed systems. In this leading role, you will work directly with the Chief Technology Officer and closely with other multidisciplinary leads to deliver autonomous prototypes across a varied portfolio of fast‑moving projects. This is a rare opportunity to shape the technical delivery of early‑stage uncrewed system concepts, while also leading the development of a company’s robotic, electrical and software functions from the ground up. • Accountable for the delivery of electronics, software and control systems in the company’s prototypes and testing systems., • Manage small teams, as well as relying on your own expertise, to deliver robotic solutions., • Implement safe working practices for activities involved in the development of your solutions., • Build the company’s prototyping capability, developing in‑house expertise and building relationships with a supplier base for external expertise., • Identify and manage project requirements, interfacing with other disciplines to ensure builds meet the projects overall objectives., • Creation and ownership of project level artefacts including requirements, as‑designed and as‑built definition and testing documentation., • Manage project budgets, resource and risks, report regularly to project management and the CTO., • Keeping an eye on future technologies within your discipline, scanning for new capabilities that may have value to the business., • Support off‑site trials of prototypes., • Contribute to pre‑prototype concept design and definition activities for new uncrewed systems., • Perform other related duties as required., • Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner, • Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner., • When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training. We are open to applications from candidates who already have experience operating as a discipline lead, as well as strong senior engineers ready to take the next step. The scope and level of the appointment may be tailored to reflect the successful candidate’s experience. • Bachelors, Masters or equivalent work experience in electronics, software robotics or another relevant engineering field. If you don’t meet all the requirements below but know that you bring other experience you feel could benefit our business, please do still apply. • Strong relevant experience., • Ability to take robotic concepts from early definition, through prototyping, and on to detailed design, manufacture, assembly and test., • Experience developing control strategies that allow autonomous systems to perceive and react to the world around them., • Competent in the selection, assembly and interfacing of COTS electronics (batteries, PSUs, microprocessors, sensors, actuators, radios etc.) in the build of autonomous systems or for test system data acquisition and control., • Familiarity with common communications protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART and Ethernet., • Ability to make sound engineering decisions quickly, balancing performance, cost, timescale and risk., • Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to adapt designs and change direction quickly in response to test evidence or changing requirements., • Experience leading technical workstreams or small teams, including coordinating the work of external engineers and suppliers., • A hands‑on approach, with willingness to lead practical build, integration and test activities., • Flexible, eager to learn and lead on new engineering areas outside core skills., • Commitment to safe, robust and high‑quality engineering practice., • Experience working on autonomous, semi‑autonomous or remotely operated systems., • Exposure to flight control, simulation and development tools/environments common in the development of autonomous systems (e.g. Ardupilot/PX4, Gazebo, ROS etc.), • Capable software developer for both ‘quick and dirty’ trial systems as well as for deployable code., • Experience working with a range of actuators including BLDC motors/inverters, servos, linear actuators etc. Defining requirements and making appropriate selections., • Experience working with internal combustion engines., • Experience using laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers or power supplies., • Ability to lead advanced electronic troubleshooting, finding the root cause and solutions for problems found during system integration work including EMI and environmental factors., • Experience helping define engineering processes, standards and ways of working in a growing organisation., • Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK., • Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel., • A full valid UK driving license., • Must be able to work onsite routinely, minimum 4 days per week., • Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Full Time | £89,411.00 - £104,313.00 (dependent on experience) Hybrid (minimum of 4 days a week in Southampton) *Must be able to hold DV clearance. We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain’s national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. At Ordnance Survey, information security is about more than protecting systems and managing cyber threats. It’s about creating the trust and confidence that allows our organisation to innovate, grow and deliver nationally important services every day. As technology continues to evolve, security plays a vital role in helping us make informed decisions, manage risk effectively and deliver trusted digital services. We believe the most effective security teams don’t simply protect against threats. They help organisations move forward with confidence, balancing risk, resilience and opportunity. We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Head of Information Security to lead the delivery and continual improvement of our Information Security capability. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, you will help shape the direction of Information Security at OS while leading the services, controls and operational activities that keep our organisation secure. As a member of the Security & Resilience Leadership Team, you’ll contribute to the development of security strategy and be accountable for translating that strategy into effective capabilities, services and outcomes. Working closely with colleagues across technology, product, operations and corporate functions, you will ensure security is practical, proportionate and embedded in the way we deliver services and manage risk. You’ll lead the day-to-day operation, delivery and continual improvement of OS’s Information Security capability, ensuring our security services, controls and processes remain effective, proportionate and aligned to organisational priorities. Contributing to the development and delivery of the Security Strategy and roadmap. Leading and continually improving Information Security capabilities, services and operating models, ensuring they meet organisational needs and support business objectives. Providing expert Information Security advice, guidance and assurance, ensuring security is embedded in business change, projects, products and technology delivery. Leading the response to cyber and information security incidents and ensuring emerging threats and vulnerabilities are effectively managed. Leading cyber and information security risk management activities, ensuring risks and controls are managed in line with organisational risk appetite and governance requirements. Developing security reporting, metrics and insights that support decision-making, provide visibility of Information security performance and demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls. Leading the ongoing review and improvement of Information Security capabilities, services and operating models, ensuring they evolve in line with organisational priorities, emerging threats and industry good practice. Building strong partnerships across OS and with external stakeholders to strengthen security outcomes, organisational awareness and shared accountability for security. Operating at the Leading Other Leaders level within the OS Leadership Framework, you will lead through Engage, Grow and Deliver, creating the environment, capability and alignment needed for teams and leaders to succeed. Engage – Build trust, alignment and shared purpose across teams, functions and stakeholders. Grow – Develop leaders, strengthen capability and prepare the organisation for future challenges and opportunities. Deliver – Drive joined-up outcomes through effective decision-making, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Through your leadership, you’ll help create a culture where security is understood as a shared responsibility, enabling informed decision-making, innovation and trust across Ordnance Survey. You’ll be an experienced leader with a track record of developing and leading information security, cyber security or related risk capabilities within a complex environment. You will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery and be comfortable working across organisational boundaries to deliver meaningful outcomes. You’ll likely bring: Significant experience leading information security, cyber security or security operations functions. Strong understanding of information security risk management, security assurance, threat management and vulnerability management. Knowledge of recognised security frameworks, standards, maturity models and related industry good practice. Experience developing capabilities, services or operating models through structured maturity approaches and continuous improvement. The ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex security challenges into practical organisational outcomes. Experience using data, reporting and insights to support decision-making and drive performance improvement. Experience building productive relationships with government organisations, regulators, industry partners or external security communities. A collaborative leadership style that develops capability, builds trust and enables others to succeed. This is an opportunity to lead the continued development of Information Security at Ordnance Survey, helping ensure security remains effective, practical and aligned to organisational priorities. You’ll play a key role in helping protect the information, systems and services that support customers, partners and the wider public, while ensuring security enables the organisation to innovate, grow and deliver with confidence. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to influence organisational outcomes, develop capability across the business and help create a secure, resilient and trusted environment that supports Ordnance Survey’s long-term success. We know that great candidates don’t always meet every requirement listed. If this opportunity excites you and you believe you can make a positive contribution, we’d love to hear from you. We value different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and we know that diverse teams help us make better decisions, solve problems more effectively and achieve stronger outcomes for our customers and communities We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and pension (OScontributeup to 12.07%) Performance‑relatedbonus (where applicable) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Enhanced family leave, including paid partnerleave Hybrid and flexible working options Learning and development support,coachingand mentoring Free subscription to OS Maps and access to wellbeing support Volunteering leave and matched fundraising We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You’ll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, where you’ll be expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per week leading and collaborating face-to-face with colleagues. *Must be able to hold DV clearance. A key requirement of this role is the ability to obtain and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Sunday 4th October 2026 at 23:59pm. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey. Skills required for this role: Government Security, Information Technology Security, Information Technology Strategies, Line Management Experience, National Security Law, Security Management, Security Programming, Security Standards, Security Tools, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy Development #J-18808-Ljbffr

Role: Operations Manager Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE Location: Southampton (hybrid - 1 day from home) The Operations Manager will lead operational excellence across AVASK’s global footprint, ensuring that international teams, service lines and partner operations work in a consistent, scalable and client-focused way. The role will support the delivery of AVASK’s tax compliance, global e-commerce, VAT, EPR, customs, accountancy and related advisory services by improving the way interconnected services operate together across jurisdictions. • Provide effective operational leadership, communication and management across AVASK’s Group offices, ensuring global teams are aligned to AVASK policies, procedures, service standards and performance expectations., • Develop a strong understanding of AVASK’s global tax compliance environment, including how VAT, EPR, customs, accountancy, advisory and related services interact to support international e-commerce clients., • Ensure operational processes support the end-to-end client journey across multiple jurisdictions, marketplaces and service lines, with clear ownership, handovers, controls and escalation routes., • Contribute to the ongoing programme of improvements in software systems, automation and workflow design to deliver business efficiencies, scalability, improved compliance outcomes and enhanced customer experience., • Monitor and analyse key performance indicators, service levels, quality trends and operational risks to identify areas for improvement and implement measurable corrective actions., • Drive process optimisation initiatives by leveraging automation, AI tools, data analytics and standardised operating procedures to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy and increase productivity across global teams., • Ensure seamless coordination between departments and service partners so that interdependent services are delivered efficiently, consistently and without unnecessary duplication or delay., • Work with Service Partners to ensure required service levels are achieved, client service standards are maintained and operational dependencies are actively managed., • Ensure non-conformance, risk and opportunity feedback is captured and logged with the Quality Management Officer to support continuous improvement, root-cause analysis and effective stakeholder-led resolution., • Stay abreast of industry best practice, tax authority expectations, marketplace developments and technology trends affecting global e-commerce compliance and operational delivery., • Be aware of information security procedures and controls and assist in ensuring they are fully implemented with all personnel to the ISO 27001 standard., • Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to team members, ensuring operational capability supports AVASK’s global growth ambitions., • Encourage professional development and identify training opportunities to strengthen team knowledge of tax compliance, systems, process improvement, automation and cross-service delivery., • Educated to Degree Level - BSc/BA in Business Management, Operations Management, Technology Management, Information Systems or a relevant field., • Strong understanding of tax compliance operations, ideally within VAT, EPR, customs, accountancy, advisory or related international compliance services., • Experience supporting global e-commerce clients, online marketplace operations or multi-jurisdictional service delivery environments., • Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Business Manager or similar role within a complex, multi-service, regulated or professional services environment., • Strong understanding of the interdependency between operational processes, client onboarding, compliance delivery, finance, technology, service partners and customer experience., • Understanding of quality management systems, continuous improvement and ISO 9001 principles., • Excellent organisational, leadership and collaborative skills, with the ability to influence teams across different locations and functions., • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, including the confidence to engage internal and client stakeholders at all hierarchy levels., • Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, business processes and compliance-driven operating models., • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases, workflow tools, reporting systems and business information systems., • Experience implementing automation, AI-enabled tools, systems improvements and process redesign to maximise efficiency, accuracy, scalability and team performance., • Ability to use data, KPIs and operational insight to identify trends, resolve root causes and drive measurable improvement., • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays., • Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)., • Company Pension Scheme (Royal London)., • Cycle2Work Scheme., • Private Healthcare Insurance (Vitality)., • Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities. AVASK Global Compliance is a rapidly expanding international firm that specialises in VAT, tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses. AVASK assists hundreds of Amazon FBA sellers as well as entrepreneurs across eBay, Shopify and many other platforms. Providing clients with a comprehensive range of expertise - from practical guidance on cross-border transactions to ensuring they are fully compliant. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job summaryHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.Main duties of the jobNHS Band 8a Salary:57,528 - 64,750 per annumHours Per Week: Full time 37.5 hrsContract Type: PermanentJob summaryThe holder of this Band 8a role will take the lead in shaping and strengthening the Trusts emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR) arrangements. They will provide strategic leadership for resilience for the organisation, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, leading a specialist team, coordinating with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust EPRR team, maintaining robust preparedness plans and offering expert advice during incidents.Working closely with partners across local and regional networks, you'll represent the organisation at key forums and step in for the Group Lead for Resilience when needed. This role also champions a culture of resilience across the Trust and wider healthcare system.Note: This role will be line managed by the EPRR leads for both Trusts and funded by both Trusts in the Partnership. As such, the role will have a responsibility to share oversight, activity and engagement at both sites. Whilst flexible and remote working are a core part of the working routine, there is an expectation that the EPRR Officer will regularly be physically at each site to provide in-person engagement and support to the local EPRR programme of activityAbout usThe health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.DetailsDate posted23 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberREF2535QJob locationsQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill Road, CoshamHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain duties of the jobThe EPRR Lead for Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) provides subject matter leadership across the Acute organisation to ensure statutory compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and NHS EPRR Core Standards requirements.The role will provide leadership to the design and delivery of the Trust EPRR programme, aligned with partners at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, within the overall Group structure. They will take ownership in ensuring organisational compliance, assurance, programme delivery, and continuous improvement.The role will oversee the management of the Business Continuity Programme by the Trust BC Lead and Divisional Business Continuity Leads, ensuring plans are current, tested and aligned to ISO22301 standards.The postholder acts as a senior subject matter expert, provides strategic advice during incidents, supports the on-call framework, and deputises for the Group Lead for Resilience when required.The role will coordinate with Category 1 and 2 partners and other agencies across the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum, and within the health sector including the Integrated Care Board and NHS England; ensuring integrated planning, risk management and effective incident response.The post holder operates as the senior EPRR subject matter expert within the organisation, working alongside and to the Group Head of Resilience, and is responsible for interpreting and implementing national EPRR policy and determining how these are locally applied in practice.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a specialist team in driving forward an ambitious programme of delivery of ever-improving standards of resilience against disruption at PHU.Provide senior incident support and preparedness assurance to key decision-makers for the organisationUsing risk assessment skills, the post holder will be required to provide evidence-based recommendations to senior leaders to inform strategic decision-making and risk managementEnsure alignment with statutory obligations, NHS planning requirements and system objectives.Working with a wide range of multi-agency partners communicating at all levels.Contribute effectively to collaborative working across providers, LRF partners, LHRP and beyond teams to ensure consistent organisational preparedness.Support clinical and operational partners to embed resilience, learning and risk mitigation in frontline service delivery.Support long-term strategic planning and delivery of programme workstreams including planning, training, exercising and business continuity, ensuring arrangements are forward-looking and aligned to emerging risks and national priorities.Analyse highly complex information from a wide range of partners and ensure it is communicated appropriately to a wide range of stakeholders.Ensure systems for lessons learned, debrief, assurance and improvement are embedded and reported.Produce formal EPRR documentation including compliance of core standards, plans, policies, risk assessments, performance reports and briefing papers.Analyse and present information to inform strategic decisions and escalation.Manage allocated programme budgets and ensure compliant, value-for-money delivery.Contribute to business cases, procurement decisions and joint funding bids.Line-manage and develop members of the EPRR team, supporting capability, performance and professional standards.Promote a collaborative, improvement-focused culture and transfer specialist knowledge across teams.Review interpret and update plans, policies and procedures to reflect national policy, good practice and lessons identified, acting as the senior professional lead for EPRR within the organisation.Undertake audit, benchmarking and evaluation to support continual improvement and system learning.For full job details and person specification please refer to enclosed Job description Job description Job responsibilitiesMain duties of the jobThe EPRR Lead for Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) provides subject matter leadership across the Acute organisation to ensure statutory compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and NHS EPRR Core Standards requirements.The role will provide leadership to the design and delivery of the Trust EPRR programme, aligned with partners at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, within the overall Group structure. They will take ownership in ensuring organisational compliance, assurance, programme delivery, and continuous improvement.The role will oversee the management of the Business Continuity Programme by the Trust BC Lead and Divisional Business Continuity Leads, ensuring plans are current, tested and aligned to ISO22301 standards.The postholder acts as a senior subject matter expert, provides strategic advice during incidents, supports the on-call framework, and deputises for the Group Lead for Resilience when required.The role will coordinate with Category 1 and 2 partners and other agencies across the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum, and within the health sector including the Integrated Care Board and NHS England; ensuring integrated planning, risk management and effective incident response.The post holder operates as the senior EPRR subject matter expert within the organisation, working alongside and to the Group Head of Resilience, and is responsible for interpreting and implementing national EPRR policy and determining how these are locally applied in practice.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a specialist team in driving forward an ambitious programme of delivery of ever-improving standards of resilience against disruption at PHU.Provide senior incident support and preparedness assurance to key decision-makers for the organisationUsing risk assessment skills, the post holder will be required to provide evidence-based recommendations to senior leaders to inform strategic decision-making and risk managementEnsure alignment with statutory obligations, NHS planning requirements and system objectives.Working with a wide range of multi-agency partners communicating at all levels.Contribute effectively to collaborative working across providers, LRF partners, LHRP and beyond teams to ensure consistent organisational preparedness.Support clinical and operational partners to embed resilience, learning and risk mitigation in frontline service delivery.Support long-term strategic planning and delivery of programme workstreams including planning, training, exercising and business continuity, ensuring arrangements are forward-looking and aligned to emerging risks and national priorities.Analyse highly complex information from a wide range of partners and ensure it is communicated appropriately to a wide range of stakeholders.Ensure systems for lessons learned, debrief, assurance and improvement are embedded and reported.Produce formal EPRR documentation including compliance of core standards, plans, policies, risk assessments, performance reports and briefing papers.Analyse and present information to inform strategic decisions and escalation.Manage allocated programme budgets and ensure compliant, value-for-money delivery.Contribute to business cases, procurement decisions and joint funding bids.Line-manage and develop members of the EPRR team, supporting capability, performance and professional standards.Promote a collaborative, improvement-focused culture and transfer specialist knowledge across teams.Review interpret and update plans, policies and procedures to reflect national policy, good practice and lessons identified, acting as the senior professional lead for EPRR within the organisation.Undertake audit, benchmarking and evaluation to support continual improvement and system learning.For full job details and person specification please refer to enclosed Job descriptionPerson Specification Skills and Knowledge EssentialAble to lead complex programme delivery, deputise at senior level and provide specialist judgement in uncertain or pressured situations.Able to design, deliver and evaluate large-scale multi-agency training and exercising programmes.Able to train, coach, mentor and build capability within the EPRR team.EPRR responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act and NHS assurance framework.Understanding of multi-agency structures including LRF, LHRP, SCG/TCG, and emergency service partnerships and protocols.Knowledge of business continuity methodology and organisational resilience principles. Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level in relevant subject area, or able to demonstrate at least 2 years specialist knowledge acquired through substantial leadership experience in emergency preparednessLevel 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (DipHEPRR) or equivalent specialist qualification/experience working towardsDesirableBusiness continuity qualification.Training or teaching qualification. Experience EssentialExperience of EPRR, business continuity, incident response and NHS EPRR assurance frameworks developed through substantial exposure in NHS and multi-agency environments or equivalent sectors.Demonstrable experience leading EPRR workstreams including planning, training, exercising and business continuity.DesirableEvidence of professional development in the field of EPRR and/or Business Continuity. Person Specification Skills and Knowledge EssentialAble to lead complex programme delivery, deputise at senior level and provide specialist judgement in uncertain or pressured situations.Able to design, deliver and evaluate large-scale multi-agency training and exercising programmes.Able to train, coach, mentor and build capability within the EPRR team.EPRR responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act and NHS assurance framework.Understanding of multi-agency structures including LRF, LHRP, SCG/TCG, and emergency service partnerships and protocols.Knowledge of business continuity methodology and organisational resilience principles. Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level in relevant subject area, or able to demonstrate at least 2 years specialist knowledge acquired through substantial leadership experience in emergency preparednessLevel 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (DipHEPRR) or equivalent specialist qualification/experience working towardsDesirableBusiness continuity qualification.Training or teaching qualification. Experience EssentialExperience of EPRR, business continuity, incident response and NHS EPRR assurance frameworks developed through substantial exposure in NHS and multi-agency environments or equivalent sectors.Demonstrable experience leading EPRR workstreams including planning, training, exercising and business continuity.DesirableEvidence of professional development in the field of EPRR and/or Business Continuity.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill Road, CoshamHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill Road, CoshamHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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