About the job

Job summary

The UKHSA are currently seeking a EPRR Senior Training Manager. This post will require you to have extensive knowledge and experience of training development, delivery, assessment and evaluation at a national and international level and will be responsible for potentially multiple and concurrent training programmes.  This role requires the management of training 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.

You will lead complex projects encompassing the development and delivery of health focussed EPRR training, 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.

The EPRR Senior Training Manager will also represent UKHSA EPRR at a broad range of specialist professional events including training & exercise development conferences, workshops etc. You will make regular contribution to a range of EPPR preparedness courses up to strategic and professional Diploma level 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 – 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.

Please also note that 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

You will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• The EPRR Senior Training Manager will be responsible for the project management and delivery of multiple and potentially concurrent online and face to face training activities and services. The post holder will have direct responsibility for the design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of a range of training interventions for healthcare professionals in order to raise preparedness for the UK’s health security operational response.
• Analysing the outcomes of online and face to face training programmes, by assimilating feedback data into written reports for internal and external customers and others in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular training needs analysis in order to determine the most relevant and cost-effective portfolio of training for EPRR within UKHSA and for its external partners.
• Hold delegated responsibility for designated budget in respect of the delivery of appropriate training projects and courses.
• Responsibility for the line management, coaching & mentoring of Senior Executive Officers including welfare and personal development.
• Provide regular reports on progress against UKHSA’s key performance indicators, business objectives and contribution to strategic goals.
• Liaise with awarding bodies and manage the system of national accreditation for emergency preparedness courses 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

Essential Criteria:

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 (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description):

Essential

• Teaching/Training qualification at Level 4
• 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 training
• 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

Alongside your salary of £51,824, UK Health Security Agency contributes £13,992 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

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 – please do provide evidence of how you meet this. 

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE 2 – 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-minute presentation to the panel.  This will be followed by a question-and-answer segment.  The presentation will be designed to assess each candidate’s 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 – 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 there 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

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

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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.