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The world is a rapidly changing place and it could be argued that global and local risks have never been as challenging as they are at present. Turning these challenges into opportunities will be key if we are to minimise the adverse effects on our way of life. To support this concept, Jim will explore national and local arrangements for resilience and will provide a case study of a recent severe weather incident. Jim will also introduce (or re-introduce for some) colleagues to a number of operational tools that can be used to support planning and response activities.
Jim has worked in risk and resilience related roles since 2001 as a practitioner and leader with significant experience in the emergency services, health care, local government, armed forces and civil protection. He was awarded prestigious Queen's Ambulance Medal (QAM) for distinguished service in the 2014 New Year’s Honours list.
Jim leads organisational resilience for Stirling Council, providing subject matter expertise to the senior leadership team on resilience best practice and preparedness, leading a team of resilience professionals and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Jim and his team are responsible for the assessment of civil contingency risk, emergency planning, business continuity, corporate security, community resilience, multi-agency working, crisis management and recovery. The team support major event planning & preparedness and develop related policy, procedures, training and exercising products.
He has experience of working overseas in Kuwait, South Africa and Germany and is a part time Commissioned Officer with the Royal Air Force.
Jim is committed to working with colleagues to enhance the resilience and safety of communities and organisations and believes that risk management is a key ingredient in preparedness and wider organisational resilience.