Business Continuity Manager required for market-leading financial services firm. The role will be focused on managing the group's full Business Continuity lifecycle. There is no direct line management.Responsibilities

• Manage the group's Business Continuity & Recovery strategy
• Maintaining the group's BCP framework and plan, ensuring protocols remain relevant and in line with expected standards
• Conducting regular BCP scenario exercises, in line with testing plans, across critical functions with key stakeholders to assess response and recovery
• Identifying gaps and recommending improvements to enhance BC protocols
• Working closely with Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery leads
• Monitoring and reporting on action plans
• Reporting outcomes and key metrics to relevant stakeholders and forums, including the Group Risk Committee
• Leading BCP education and training where relevant across the business

What you will bring

• 5+ years in a Business Continuity management role
• Experience in developing enterprise-wide Business Continuity and recovery strategies
• Experience in implementing BCPs and monitoring resiliency preparedness, including the running of scenario exercises
• Ability to educate and provide relevant training to stakeholders with business continuity responsibilities
• Strong relationship management skills with proven ability to influence, guide and escalate where appropriate
• Strong report writing skills for senior management and Exec audiences

As an ideal candidate, you will have an industry certification such as CBCP, ISO22301 CBCM OR CBRM and have expert knowledge of Business Continuity. You will also have a proven track record of delivery in a similar role. Financial services & payments background experience is highly advantageous.

Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.