Business Continuity and Resilience Officer in Swindon

Welcome to Hastings Direct. We are a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We have made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture.

We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there is even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you are now reading this job advert means we have tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you will join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you are not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Business Continuity and Resilience Officer to help drive our Operational Resilience Programme. You will work closely with teams across the business to make sure we have solid Business Continuity Plans in place and support broader resilience efforts.

• Working with teams across the business providing guidance and advice to help them create and update Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), making sure they are practical and effective.
• Offering advice and training on what good business continuity looks like.
• Helping map out processes and assess potential customer impact to support our resilience work.
• Leading our network of business continuity champions and making sure they know what is expected.
• Carrying out Due Diligence on third-party suppliers.
• Keeping our policies, standards, and guidance documents up to date.
• Supporting the Senior Operational Resilience Manager and Risk Director to grow and improve our resilience and continuity programmes.

• Experience in business continuity, operational or tech resilience - ideally in UK Financial Services and in a 2nd line or assurance role.
• Good understanding of UK Financial Services regulations.
• Confident reviewing and challenging continuity plans and test outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Great communicator who is comfortable working with people at all levels.
• Able to turn regulatory requirements into clear, practical advice.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and works well independently.
• Comfortable using Excel, PowerPoint, and risk management tools.

Join us and you will find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you will be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we will give you all the support, training and development you need.

Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

• Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year).
• Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.
• Financial Wellbeing - Providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%.
• Mental Wellbeing programme - A range of support to help you keep yourself well.
• There’s more! - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.