Business Continuity Manager - 18 Month FTC - Manchester
Posted Today by Experis IT
£55,500 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Greater Manchester, UK
Summary: The Business Continuity Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework within the organization. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders to enhance organizational resilience and ensure preparedness for disruptions. The position is hybrid, based in Manchester/Greater Manchester, and is offered as an 18-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in crisis management and business continuity planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the organisation's BCM framework, policies, and plans
- Lead Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments across departments
- Act as a key member of the crisis management team during live incidents
- Coordinate response, communications, and recovery activities
- Design and lead scenario-based exercises and simulations
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and standards such as ISO 22301
- Deliver training and awareness sessions across the business
Key Skills:
- Experience in business continuity, resilience, or risk management
- Strong knowledge of BCM frameworks such as ISO 22301
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Calm, organised, and decisive under pressure
Salary (Rate): £54,545 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Business Continuity Manager - 18 Month FTC - (Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Manchester/Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £54,545 Basic + Bonus
Are you passionate about building organisational resilience and helping teams respond confidently when it matters most?
We're looking for a Business Continuity Manager to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our operations and ensuring we're ready to respond to disruption-whatever form it takes.
This is a high-impact role, working closely with senior leaders and teams across the organisation to design, embed, and continually strengthen our business continuity and crisis management capability.
About the Role:Reporting to the Head of Business Architecture and Change, you'll lead the development and delivery of our Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework. You'll build plans from the ground up, guide stakeholders through risk and impact assessments, and ensure we're prepared, tested, and compliant.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the organisation's BCM framework, policies, and plans
- Lead Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments across departments
- Act as a key member of the crisis management team during live incidents
- Coordinate response, communications, and recovery activities
- Design and lead scenario-based exercises and simulations
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and standards such as ISO 22301
- Deliver training and awareness sessions across the business
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in business continuity, resilience, or risk management
- Strong knowledge of BCM frameworks such as ISO 22301
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Calm, organised, and decisive under pressure
Why Apply?
- A high-impact role with senior-level exposure
- The opportunity to shape enterprise-wide resilience capability
- A collaborative culture built on shared values: We respect each other, We achieve as one, We grow together
- Flexible and hybrid working, based in Manchester/Greater Manchester
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