This is a part-time role (3 days a week) for a short period of time (4 weeks).

Your new company

You will be joining the Governance and Business Services team within a high-profile Central Government organisation, a key player in ensuring the resilience and readiness of the business in response to disruptions.

Your new role

• Assessment and Analysis:
  Evaluate current business continuity and disaster recovery plans, conduct risk assessments, and review business impact assessments (BIAs).
• Improvement Plan Development:
  Develop prioritised action plans and recommend strategies to enhance organisational resilience.
• Implementation and Support:
  Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and implement improvements, and develop continuity plans, policies, and procedures.
• Testing and Validation:
  Plan and conduct continuity tests, simulations, and exercises, and incorporate improvements based on results.
• Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting:
  Establish metrics to monitor performance, and prepare detailed reports for senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in developing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Strong knowledge of business continuity standards, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., ISO 22301, BCI Good Practice Guidelines).
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and business impact assessments.
• Proven track record of managing projects or initiatives focused on business resilience.

• Professional certification in business continuity (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, or equivalent).
• Experience working within UK Government departments and/or ALBs.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for business continuity within UK Government departments.
• Experience designing and facilitating crisis management exercises.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex systems and develop practical solutions.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing policies, procedures, and testing outcomes.

What you'll get in return

You will be rewarded with a competitive day rate of between £450-550. You will also have a flexible working arrangement, as you will only be required to be in the office 1/2 days a week (flexible to be remote for the right candidate).

What you need to do now

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