Head of Organisational Resilience

The opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic and influential technology leader to develop and implement comprehensive resilience at British Heart Foundation (BHF) ensuring business continuity and the ability to recover from emergencies such as natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or other crises. Responsible for establishing and maintaining our Minimal Viable Charity plans, you will own BHF incident management and crisis management systems and structures, coordinating across the charity to ensure that each part of the charity has the capability to be resilient during any type of scenario. Conducting training sessions and drills to prepare staff for emergency situations, you will also co-ordinate and support work across all directorates and set the Organisational Resilience strategy with the Director of Technology - Security & Technology Experience.

About you

With knowledge and familiarity with ISO 22316, you will have previous experience of guiding organisations through acute crises, as well as experience of developing programmes of change that require influencing and culture change to be successful. You will have previous project management experience, able to plan, manage, and maintain a complex, organisation-wide program over the longer term, and will have practical knowledge of different message distribution techniques, ensuring the end user communities understand and continually apply the required behavioural change necessary to reduce risks.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to explain technical issues clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Adept at stakeholder management.
• Excellent influencing skills, able to drive change and take the initiative, a decisive and a critical thinker.
• Innovative approach, able to challenge and change the status quo.

This is a leadership opportunity with real purpose and visibility - shaping the future of BHF's security and technology experience.

Belonging at BHF

BHF values the diversity of our communities and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. By fostering a culture of inclusion, we believe we are better equipped to achieve our mission of helping people have a healthier heart for longer.

Working arrangements

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

Interview process

First stage interviews will be held via MS Teams and incorporate a presentation element. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview at our London offices and meet with some of the wider team.

How to apply

It is quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you will need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role's criteria. Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF uses anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.