Business Continuity Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by 1765439105
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Rugby, Warwickshire
Summary: My renewable energy client is looking for a Business Continuity Specialist for a short-term engagement to enhance resilience and readiness within a project-based electrical engineering environment. The role involves developing tailored Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Emergency Contingency Plans (ECP) while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective response strategies. The position is critical for operations across multiple sectors, including Defence, with sites throughout the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and write comprehensive BCP and ECP aligned with industry standards (ISO 22301).
- Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and define recovery priorities.
- Design continuity strategies safeguarding critical operations and engineering workflows.
- Create emergency response plans for scenarios such as fire, utility failure, and hazardous events.
- Coordinate drills, validate plans, and integrate health & safety protocols.
- Engage with cross-functional teams and support live incidents or simulations.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience developing BCP/ECP documentation in complex operational environments.
- Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis response, and emergency planning.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and leadership teams.
- Familiarity with ISO 22301 or equivalent standards.
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Rugby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About the Role
My reneable energy client are seeking a Business Continuity Specialist to join on a short-term basis. This role is critical in strengthening our resilience and readiness across a project-based electrical engineering business operating in multiple sectors, including Defence, with manufacturing sites and remote locations across the UK.
You will take ownership of developing fit-for-purpose Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Emergency Contingency Plans (ECP) tailored to our operational environment. Working closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, and leadership, you will ensure compliance, preparedness, and robust response strategies for potential disruptions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and write comprehensive BCP and ECP aligned with industry standards (ISO 22301).
- Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and define recovery priorities.
- Design continuity strategies safeguarding critical operations and engineering workflows.
- Create emergency response plans for scenarios such as fire, utility failure, and hazardous events.
- Coordinate drills, validate plans, and integrate health & safety protocols.
- Engage with cross-functional teams and support live incidents or simulations.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience developing BCP/ECP documentation in complex operational environments.
- Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis response, and emergency planning.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and leadership teams.
- Familiarity with ISO 22301 or equivalent standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: CBCI, CBCP, or Emergency Management.
- Background in operations, engineering, risk, or health & safety.
- Experience in sectors such as utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or Defence.
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