Summary: The role of Business Continuity and IT Service Continuity Consultant involves designing and aligning strategies for business continuity and IT service continuity with critical business needs. The consultant will develop and implement disaster recovery plans, conduct risk assessments, and lead testing exercises to ensure preparedness for IT service disruptions. This position requires maintaining documentation and compliance with industry standards while serving as the primary contact for business continuity management. The role is based in Manchester, UK, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and align the Business Continuity and IT Service Continuity Strategy with critical business requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive IT Service Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans, policies, and procedures.
• Lead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery tests and exercises, including technology failover tests and tabletop simulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and Business Impact Analyses to prioritize IT services recovery for critical business functions.
• Maintain and update IT service continuity documentation and provide training programs for stakeholder awareness.
• Monitor the effectiveness of IT service continuity measures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Business Continuity Management (BCM) and coordinate recovery efforts during IT service disruptions.

Key Skills:

• Experience in Business Continuity Management and IT Service Continuity.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and Business Impact Analyses.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Experience in leading tests and exercises related to business continuity.
• Proficiency in maintaining documentation and training programs.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other