Overview

This job is for an Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) System Specialist Administrator within the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. The post is based in the System Co-ordination Centre (SCC). Work is Mon-Fri (08:00-18:00) on a roster, with occasional weekends and Bank Holidays during high demand. The role supports incident and emergency response and collaboration with healthcare providers and multi-agency partners across Essex and the region. Secondment to 13 March 2026. Interview date: 03 October 2025. This advert is only open to those currently employed by the following organisations:Mid and South Essex Integrated Care BoardMid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustNote: The organisation does not offer sponsorship.Location: Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3HG.Pay: Band 5, £31,049 to £37,796 a year plus fringe London allowance. Contract: Secondment. Duration: 5 months. Working pattern: Full-time. Reference: D9708-MSE469.We are committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. See policy statements within the details section.Role purpose and responsibilities

The EPPR/BC function sits within the Directorate for Strategy and Corporate Services, leading oversight, assurance, and statutory duties for the system control centre and emergency preparedness resilience and response (7 days a week as required). The post ensures EPRR and Business Continuity operational requirements are established and reside with the SCC function and ICB audit, reflecting national guidance.Key duties include:Support the ICB to meet UEC, SCC and EPRR operational requirements and manage operational pressures and incidentsSupport oversight and assurance through collating national/regional requestsCoordinate the system''s on-call arrangements and ICB on-call rostersAct as a point of contact for system partners, other ICBs and NHS Region via inboxes and phone lineSupport the organisation and wider NHS response to incidents and emergencies (e.g., industrial action, extreme weather, cyber attacks, terrorism)Support information management and record keeping across UEC, SCC and EPRRYou may be required to support the SCC on a 7-day roster and assist with day-to-day management of operational pressures and incident response.You must have extensive knowledge and experience in an administration/secretarial environment, including arranging meetings, preparing agendas, and transcribing minutes. Ability to work in a team or independently and flexibility to meet service needs is essential.Person specification

Qualifications

EssentialDegree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant role, or Diploma with additional training/experienceKnowledge / understanding

EssentialKnowledge of administrative systems and proceduresUnderstanding of practices within the required fieldAbility to deliver business acumen and value for moneySkills

EssentialGood communication (written and verbal)Advanced IT skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Advanced keyboard skills, minute taking, high attention to detailAbility to manage own workload, meet deadlines with minimal supervisionPlanning, prioritisation, and data analysis to present resultsExperience

EssentialSubstantial experience in a senior administration/secretarial roleExperience in a service-focused environmentExperience arranging meetings, preparing agendas, transcribing minutesExperience providing senior level administrative and project supportExperience managing complex, confidential informationExperience supervising junior team membersPartnership working / Leadership

EssentialChampion equality, diversity and inclusionProfessional and collaborative, able to work across boundaries to achieve outcomes for patientsOther

EssentialUnderstanding and commitment to ICB valuesWillingness to work on a 7-day rosterAbility to travel to attend meetings and locations as requiredEmployer details

Employer: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care BoardAddress: Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3HGEmployer''s website: https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk

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