Emergency Response and Crisis Management Lead Associate

Oceanwinds; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking an Emergency Response and Crisis Management Lead Associate to strengthen their emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate will have a degree in relevant fields and proven experience in high-risk industries. Key responsibilities include developing global emergency response frameworks, leading crisis management readiness, and delivering training programs. This role offers full-time employment based in Edinburgh with a hybrid work model and requires excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in emergency response and crisis management within high-risk industries.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and international standards.
• Track record in planning and exercising ER/CM capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of global ER framework, plans, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain a global crisis management framework.
• Develop and deliver ER/CM training for leadership and operational teams.
• Act as key liaison during emergency and crisis events.
• Maintain compliance with statutory ER/CM requirements.

Skills

Leadership in high-pressure situations

Facilitation and training

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Health & Safety, Emergency Management, Security, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Incident management systems

Mass-notification systems

Job description

Emergency Response and Crisis Management Lead Associate

The Emergency Response & Crisis Management Lead Associate will strengthen Ocean Winds’ ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from major incidents and emergencies. This role leads the design, implementation, and governance of emergency response (ER) and crisis management (CM) systems, ensuring readiness across global operations and alignment with regulatory, industry and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Emergency Response Planning: Lead the development and implementation of Ocean Winds’ global ER framework, plans, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment across sites and regions with relevant regulations, standards, and best industry practices.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and scenario analyses to test resilience and adapt plans.
• Crisis Management Readiness: Establish and maintain a global crisis management framework and escalation protocols.
• Support crisis management teams at corporate and regional levels, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
• Lead crisis communication protocols in coordination with H&S leadership and Corporate Communications.
• Training & Exercises: Develop and deliver ER/CM training (tabletop and simulation exercises) for leadership and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and updating plans, procedures, and training accordingly.
• Embed a culture of preparedness by promoting awareness and engagement across the business.
• Incident & Recovery Coordination: Act as key liaison during emergency and crisis events, coordinating activities between site, regional, and corporate levels.
• Support post-incident recovery planning, ensuring continuity of business‑critical operations.
• Oversee after‑action reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented globally.
• Governance & External Representation: Maintain compliance with statutory ER/CM requirements across jurisdictions.
• Report ER/CM readiness to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Represent Ocean Winds in industry forums, regulators’ consultations, and emergency mutual‑aid networks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Health & Safety, Emergency Management, Security, Risk Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in emergency response and crisis management within energy, offshore renewables, oil & gas, or other high‑risk industries.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and international standards (e.g. ISO 22301 Business Continuity, FEMA/NIMS, UK COMAH, EU Directives).
• Track record in planning/exercising ER/CM capabilities at local and enterprise levels.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated leadership in high‑pressure situations with rapid decision‑making capability.
• Strong facilitator and trainer, able to run exercises and engage all levels of the business.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex requirements clearly to executives, frontline teams, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple sites/regions simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office, incident management and mass‑notification systems.
• Leadership – Inspires trust and provides direction during high‑stress events.
• Collaboration – Builds cross‑functional and cross‑border alignment.
• Preparedness – Anticipates risks and establishes robust readiness systems.
• Resilience – Maintains clarity and focus in critical situations.

Languages

Fluent English (spoken and written). Other languages highly valued.

Location

Role based in Edinburgh with potential for domestic and international travel. Hybrid work model in place.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Ocean Winds, we celebrate all the differences that make individuals unique. We are building a diverse energy workforce, where differences in every form (culture, background, ability, or lived experience) are valued by all, bringing greater perspectives, ideas, and knowledge.

We understand you might not meet every single requirement listed. If this role speaks to you, we encourage you to apply. Potential and passion can be just as important as past titles.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive team where everyone is welcome, and we’re committed to making our hiring process as open and supportive as possible. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We’ll do everything to help. Please feel free to reach out by contacting the ‘Job Poster’ for the same.

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Job Details

Seniority level: Associate | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Management and Training | Industries: Wind Electric Power Generation