Business Continuity Lead (Ref: 13095)

East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber

Job Summary

This position is based Nationally

Job Description

Business Continuity Lead

Location: National*

Closing Date: 09 January 2026

Interviews: from 20 January 2026

Grade: 7 (MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Salary: London: £63,343 - £70,725; National: £58,511 - £65,329

Working pattern : full-time, part-time, flexible working

Contract Type: Fixed Term 2 years

Vacancy number: TBC

We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Business Continuity Lead here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative Central Digital team. We have a clear vision to deliver a world-class justice system that works for all and we’re looking for talented people to help us achieve it. Our MoJ strategy sets out our core priorities, this includes putting data at the core of our decisions and users at the heart of our services. We are ambitious, and we need great product people to help us achieve the ambitions we have set out in our 2025 vision, delivering great outcomes through digital products. We’re looking for talented, enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are excited by the challenge of designing digital public services and providing our staff with technology at least as good as they have at home. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Continuity Planning: Ensure comprehensive business continuity plans and procedures are in place across Justice Digital to ensure we can respond to and recover from disruptions. Identify critical business functions, processes and establish strategies and measures to mitigate risks and minimise downtime. Ensure business impact assessments are in place and reviewed regularly to assess potential risks and quantify the financial and operational impacts of disruptions Define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for critical business processes
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Ensure risk assessments are in place to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and single points of failure that may impact business operations. Lead and advise on risk mitigation strategies and recommend & implement preventive measures to minimise the likelihood and impact of disruptions. Stay updated on emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory requirements related to business continuity and incorporate them into the planning process.
• Business Continuity Testing and Maintenance: Ensure all areas within Justice Digital have an implemented Business Continuity Plan, including regular testing exercises, such as tabletop simulations and full-scale drills, to validate the effectiveness of business continuity plans. Analyse test results, identify areas for improvement and update plans and procedures accordingly. Coordinate and facilitate training programs to educate employees on their roles and responsibilities during disruptions.
• Crisis Management and Incident Response: Establish a crisis management framework and incident response procedures to effectively manage and respond to emergencies and disruptions. Coordinate and lead response efforts during crisis situations, collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and relevant authorities. Communicate timely and accurate updates to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and maintaining the organisation's reputation.
• Documentation and Reporting: Ensure all Justice Digital departments have a maintained, accurate and up-to-date documentation of business continuity plans, procedures and incident reports. Prepare regular reports on business continuity metrics, testing results and program effectiveness for senior management and regulatory compliance purposes. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and best practices related to business continuity.

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

Benefits

• 37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.
• A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms.
• Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow.
• Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (Contribution Rates).
• 25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the King’s birthday.
• 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.
• Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!
• Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app.
• Nurturing professional and interpersonal networks including those for Carers & Childcare, Gender Equality, PROUD and SPIRIT.
• Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location).
• Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.
• 5 days volunteering paid leave.
• Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience in business continuity planning, crisis management or similar with strong knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, such as ISO 22301 or NIST SP 800-34
• Expert knowledge of business continuity principles, methodologies and industry standards and familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and regulatory requirements related to business continuity
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) or affiliation to Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI).
• Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance

We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

How To Apply

Candidates must submit a CV and Personal Statement of Suitability (up to 750 words) outlining how you would inform a Digital & Technology business of the Business Continuity Management lifecycle. This will assess your proven experience in business continuity planning, crisis management or similar with strong knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, such as ISO 22301 or NIST SP 800-34. You must also provide evidence of your relevant certifications such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) or affiliation to Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI). You may provide a membership number or any other evidence available.

Application Guidance

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement Application Guidance

In Justice Digital, We Recruit Using a Combination Of The Government Digital And Data Profession Capability And Success Profiles Frameworks. We Will Assess Your Experience, Technical Skills And The Following Behaviours During The Assessment Process: Seeing the Bigger Picture Working Together Leadership Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Communicating & Influencing

A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above. Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference. Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on ‘Seeing the Bigger Picture’ will be conducted before the sift. Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Terms & Conditions

Please review our Terms and Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact digitalanddatarecruitment@justice.gov.uk

Business Continuity Lead

Location: National*

Closing Date: 09 January 2026

Interviews: from 20 January 2026

Grade: 7 (MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Salary: London: £63,343 - £70,725; National: £58,511 - £65,329

Working pattern : full-time, part-time, flexible working

Contract Type: Fixed Term 2 years

Vacancy number: TBC

We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Business Continuity Lead here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative Central Digital team. We have a clear vision to deliver a world-class justice system that works for all and we’re looking for talented people to help us achieve it. Our MoJ strategy sets out our core priorities, this includes putting data at the core of our decisions and users at the heart of our services. We are ambitious, and we need great product people to help us achieve the ambitions we have set out in our 2025 vision, delivering great outcomes through digital products. We’re looking for talented, enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are excited by the challenge of designing digital public services and providing our staff with technology at least as good as they have at home. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025

In Justice Digital, We Recruit Using a Combination Of The Government Digital And Data Profession Capability And Success Profiles Frameworks. We Will Assess Your Experience, Technical Skills And The Following Behaviours During The Assessment Process: Seeing the Bigger Picture Working Together Leadership Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Communicating & Influencing

A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above. Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference. Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on ‘Seeing the Bigger Picture’ will be conducted before the sift. Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team

Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Telephone : 0345 241 5359

Recruitment team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/

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