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Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) planks were hailed as a lightweight and effective building material used within the UK from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. The national NHSE team has indicated that RAAC should be removed from all NHS estate by 2035, following a school part‑roof collapse in 2018. Consequently, RAAC is regarded as the highest known estates risk in the NHS, with the East of England having one of the highest aggregate risks nationally, due to the quantum of RAAC across its estate. In response, the region launched a regional RAAC coordination programme in 2020, managed by a dedicated team to bring enhanced focus and structure.
We are looking to recruit maternity cover for the Senior Lead within the programme who will deputise for the Head of the programme. The ideal candidate will have experience working in fast‑paced roles in high‑performing teams, be positive, self‑motivated, articulate and competent in responding to national requests and escalation of local issues, all within a highly sensitive and political environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Executive Briefing & Reporting lead – managing the team’s internal and external reporting processes and providing programme updates, including high quality detailed RET/RLT reporting to ensure the programme is inquiry‑ready.
* National RAAC programmes of work – lead and support bespoke work programmes for the NHS, DHSC and the Cabinet Office in conjunction with the Head of Programme.
* Communications and Media lead – manage the team’s interface with the regional communications team and the communication & briefing function, including writing and delivering briefings for key stakeholders.
* RAAC Finance, CSR and New Hospital Programme (NHP) – support the capital, CSR and NHP workstreams alongside the RAAC programme officer and specialist regional colleagues.
* Programme management of the regional RAAC work‑stream – manage the effective high‑standard assurance and governance.
* Managing the information flows from the Region to the National teams – coordinate returns from trusts and systems in the region and seek assurance from regional colleagues.
* Team Lead for programme assurance – ensure the programme is prepared for any inquiry, maintaining oversight and delivery of recommendations, including delivery of programme plans.
* Line management of the RAAC programme officers.
* Co‑lead and secretariat for the RAAC SRO meetings – work with the head of programme to provide assurance to the regional RAAC SRO and lead Director.
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Recruitment Process
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact: Oskan Edwardson – RAAC Head of Programme – o.edwardson@nhs.net.
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