Louise Cadle

Senior EPRR leader with eighteen years’ experience delivering system-wide emergency preparedness, resilience, response, business continuity and multi-agency coordination across the NHS, Local Government and national bodies. Operates confidently at Gold, SCG and Executive level, providing delegated statutory assurance and expert leadership in line with the Civil Contingencies Act, NHS England EPRR Framework, Core Standards and ISO 22301. Proven track record of leading the NHS response to high-profile, complex and sensitive incidents, including cyber, CBRN events, mass-casualty scenarios, critical infrastructure failures, severe weather and national security escalations. A credible, politically astute and influential system leader who builds strong relationships across ICBs, Places, LRFs, LHRPs, emergency services, local authorities regional and national teams. Skilled at shaping system strategy, driving performance improvement, leading high-performing teams and embedding learning across complex organisational landscapes. Committed to the Cluster ICS ambition to operate as a team of teams, supporting population health, reducing inequalities, and delivering resilient, future-proofed arrangements aligned to national, regional and local priorities.

Full Member of the Emergency Planning Society