At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audits to ensure business continuity plans are effective and compliant.
- Company: Join Westminster City Council, a dynamic local authority in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, professional development, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a high-profile council.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on organisational resilience and public service delivery.
- Qualifications: Experience in auditing and strong knowledge of business continuity standards required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
About Westminster Business Continuity Auditor
Westminster City Councildeliversvitalservicestooneofthemostdynamicandhigh-profilelocalauthorityareasinthe UK.
Wearecommittedtobuildingorganisationalresilienceandensuringourcriticalservicescanrespondeffectivelytodisruption, emergencies, andchangingoperatingenvironments.
The Opportunity
Weareseekinganexperienced Business Continuity Auditortoprovideindependentassuranceonthequality, effectivenessandcomplianceof Business Impact Assessments(BIAs)and Business Continuity Plans(BCPs)across Westminster City Counciland Bi-borough Shared Services.
Thisrolewillleadonthedesignanddeliveryofarisk-basedauditprogramme, assessingbusinesscontinuityarrangementsagainstrecognisedstandardsincluding ISO22301, BS65000andthe Business Continuity Institute(BCI)Good Practice Guidelinesv7.
Thesuccessfulcandidatewillplayakeyroleinstrengtheningorganisationalresiliencethroughdetailedaudits, strategicinsightandevidence-basedrecommendations.
Key Responsibilities Business Continuity Auditor
Design, deliverandmanagearisk-basedauditprogrammefor BIAsand BCPsacrossthe Council.
Conductindependentauditsagainst ISO22301, BS65000and BCIGood Practice Guidelinesv7.
Assesstheaccuracy, completenessandpracticalityof Business Impact Assessmentsand Business Continuity Plans.
Produceformalauditreportscontainingfindings, riskratingsandactionablerecommendations.
Monitorandvalidatecompletionofagreedauditactionsandremediationplans.
Maintaincomprehensiveauditrecords, evidencerepositoriesandaudittrails.
Identifyrecurringissues, systemicrisksandcontrolweaknesses, escalatingwhereappropriate.
Provideindependentassuranceandresiliencereportingtoseniorleadership.
Reviewalignmentbetweendocumentedcontinuityarrangementsandoperationalcapability.
Conductthematicreviewsexaminingorganisationalriskssuchas ICTdependencies, supplierresilienceandcriticalservicerecovery.
Assesscompliancewithinternalpoliciesandstatutoryobligations, includingthe Civil Contingencies Act2004.
Reviewbusinesscontinuityexercisesandlessonslearnedtoensureimprovementsareembedded.
Evaluatesupplierandthird-partycontinuityarrangementswithinserviceplans.
Developandimproveauditmethodologies, frameworksandassurancetools.
Coordinatemultipleconcurrentaudits, ensuringtimelyandeffectivedelivery.
Assessandreportonorganisationalresiliencematurityusingrecognisedframeworksandmodels.
What We Expect This Roleto Achieve
Deliverarobustandproportionatebusinesscontinuityauditprogrammeacrosscouncilservices.
Improvethequalityandconsistencyof BIAsand BCPsthroughouttheorganisation.
Provideseniorleaderswithindependentassuranceregardingresiliencearrangements.
Identifyorganisationalrisksandimprovementopportunitiesthroughevidence-basedanalysis.
Strengthencompliancewithrecognisedbusinesscontinuitystandardsandstatutoryrequirements.
Supporttheongoingdevelopmentoforganisationalresiliencecapabilityandmaturity.
About You Business Continuity Auditor
Youwillbeanexperiencedauditor, resilienceprofessional, orbusinesscontinuityspecialistwithastrongunderstandingofrecognisedcontinuitymanagementstandardsandbestpracticeframeworks.
Youwillhaveexcellentanalyticalskillsandbeconfidentchallengingassumptions, reviewingcomplexinformationandengagingwithstakeholdersatalllevels.
Youwillbecomfortableworkingindependentlywhiledeliveringhigh-qualityassurancereportingandrecommendations.
Essential Requirements Business Continuity Auditor
Strongknowledgeof ISO22301, BS65000and/or BCIGood Practice Guidelinesv7.
Previousexperienceconductingaudits, assessments, reviewsorqualityassuranceactivities.
Experiencereviewing, developing, testingorevaluating Business Continuity Plansand Business Impact Assessments.
Abilitytoanalysecomplexinformationandproduceclear, evidence-basedreports.
Strongstakeholdermanagementandcommunicationskills.
Experienceidentifyingrisks, controlweaknessesandorganisationalimprovementopportunities.
Abilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesanddeliverwithinagreedtimescales.
Excellent Microsoft365skills.
Experienceworkingwithinlocalgovernment, publicsectororsimilarlycomplexorganisationsisdesirable.
Qualifications Business Continuity Auditor
Relevant Business Continuity, Risk Management, Auditor Resiliencequalificationdesirable.
Membershipofthe Business Continuity Institute(BCI), Instituteof Risk Management(IRM)orequivalentprofessionalbodyisadvantageous.
What We Offer Business Continuity Auditor
Hybridworkingarrangement.
Opportunitytosupportresilienceandassuranceacrossoneofthe UK'smosthigh-profilecouncils.
Collaborativeandprofessionalworkingenvironment.
Exposuretostrategicresilienceandorganisationalriskinitiatives.
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