Business Continuity & Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager

Originally named, Great British Nuclear, Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm’s length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK’s energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future. Great British Energy - Nuclear’s first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing and more flexible deployment options. In June 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear announced that Rolls-Royce SMR had been selected as the preferred bidder to build the UK’s first SMRs, following a technology selection process that began in 2023. Great British Energy - Nuclear is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. Our activities will be driven by our values, which are: Trust - We prioritise safety , we act responsibly and with integrity . Collaboration - We work as a team ; we value diversity and expertise . Challenge - We are curious and courageous in the way we think and act . Care - We are thoughtful , inclusive and respectful of others. Drive - We get things done and we make a difference . If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at recruitment@greatbritishnuclear.uk and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Role Description: The IPT Safety, Licensing and Assurance Function is seeking a qualified and experienced Business Continuity & Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager to establish, lead, and oversee GBE-N’s Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) as well as establishing Emergency Preparedness & Response (EP&R) requirements and strategies. The successful candidate will ensure organisational resilience against disruptions and strict adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. This position presents a unique opportunity to develop strategy, processes, and procedures from the ground up. The successful candidate will be the subject matter expert for the Business Continuity / Emergency Preparedness and Response aspects of the nuclear power station design and interfacing across GBE-N, with supply chain partners and also Regulators. The role holder must be able to achieve security clearance and will be expected to recruit and, over time, form a team expected to be in the region of 1-3 FTE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Continuity: Develop, implement, and maintain the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) for GBE-N to meet current business needs in line with law regulation and best practice. Prepare and test continuity plans, ensuring readiness across all business units. Deliver training and awareness sessions for staff on continuity and crisis management. Monitor and report BCMS performance to senior leadership.
• Emergency Preparedness & Response: Lead the development and maintenance of emergency response plans for conventional and nuclear incidents including setting design requirements for construction and operation of the nuclear power station. Act as primary liaison with Local Resilience Forums, regulators, and emergency services. Coordinate crisis management teams during incidents, ensuring effective communication and decision-making. Maintain EP&R elements of the security case and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Incident Management : Ensure that appropriate incident response arrangements are in place for each stage in the project life cycle. Ensure accurate information capture and reporting during incidents. Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, regulators, and external partners. Represent GBE-N in emergency planning forums and regulatory engagements.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills : Essential : Degree in Risk Management, Security, Safety, or related discipline. Professional certification in Business Continuity or Emergency Planning desirable. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage high-pressure situations and make critical decisions. Strong knowledge of Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness frameworks. Proven experience in crisis management and emergency response within a regulated / high risk industry. Desirable : Familiarity with nuclear industry regulatory requirements. Ability to operate in complex and dynamic environments .