Resilience and Business Continuity Planning Specialist

To £100000 + Bonus + Benefits

Based: London - Hybrid working model

Overview

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for operational resilience and business continuity? We are seeking an experienced Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Planning Manager to join a dynamic team. This is a permanent role based in London, with the flexibility of hybrid working. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the organisation’s ability to withstand and recover from disruptions while meeting regulatory requirements and safeguarding stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As the Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Manager, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain the organisation’s Operational Resilience and Business Continuity frameworks in line with regulatory standards (e.g., FCA/PRA or equivalent).
• Lead the Business Continuity Working Group, ensuring effective governance, clear action plans, and risk management.
• Coordinate and manage resilience and business continuity testing, including scenario-based and live exercises.
• Act as the primary coordinator for major incidents and crises, ensuring effective escalation, response, and post-incident reviews.
• Oversee physical security measures and collaborate with Facilities Management to mitigate risks related to premises and workplace safety.
• Partner with the Information Security team to align cyber resilience strategies with business continuity objectives.
• Assess and manage resilience risks associated with third-party suppliers and outsourced services.
• Prepare and present resilience and incident management reports to senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and deliver training programs to foster a culture of resilience across the organisation.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should bring:

• Proven expertise in Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery frameworks, ideally within a regulated environment, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., UK Operational Resilience policies, DORA) and experience in compliance and audit processes.
• Hands-on experience in incident and crisis management, including escalation, decision-making, and post-incident analysis.
• Familiarity with third-party and outsourcing resilience in a regulated setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute resilience and continuity testing, with a focus on actionable improvements.
• Solid understanding of cyber resilience and its integration with business continuity frameworks.
• Experience in overseeing physical security controls and facilities risk management.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
• A track record of developing and delivering training programs to build organisational resilience.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to building a resilient future for our client, we encourage you to apply today! Please note: SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THIS EMPLOYER.