Summary: The IT Continuity & Resilience Lead is tasked with developing and managing disaster recovery standards and plans to safeguard critical IT systems and infrastructure. This role involves executing disaster recovery tests, measuring recovery performance, and fostering stakeholder relationships to enhance business resilience. The position requires a strategic approach to integrate IT continuity into organizational solutions while adhering to industry best practices. The lead will also drive program improvements and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage a comprehensive disaster recovery test schedule, standard test results templates, and plans to ensure the timely recovery of critical IT systems and infrastructure in the event of a disruption or disaster.
• Lead the execution of disaster recovery tests and exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of recovery processes, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure proper documentation, execution, and evaluation of test results while identifying areas for improvement and driving enhancements to disaster recovery capabilities.
• Measure and report on response against the application or service RTO/RPO.
• Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels and work to support, influence, and drive resilience across the business, ensuring close alignment with the BCM team and company BCM plans.
• Drive program improvements and alignment with industry best practices and regulatory expectations related to disaster recovery.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (eg, Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP).
• ITIL foundation certificate or higher.
• BCM Institute accreditation.
• 10+ years of IT business-related experience, with 5-7 years preferably in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning.
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, systems, and applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements (eg, ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-34).
• Proficient in identifying vulnerabilities and recommending risk mitigation measures.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery technologies and tools (eg, backup software, replication solutions, virtualization technologies).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Continuous learning mindset, staying updated with industry trends.
• Experience in utilities or a similarly regulated industry preferred.

Salary (Rate): £540

City: Portsmouth

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT