Hutchison Ports – Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s largest deep water container port and a major gateway for global trade. As the Business Continuity Graduate, you will hone and develop your expertise in Business Continuity, Emergency Planning and organisational resilience. The role holder will receive exposure to the continuity planning, emergency preparedness and Emergency Response Unit (ERU) operations – while providing support to the ERU Business Continuity Manager and ERU department on a day-to-day basis.
Our Benefits – Rewarding the people who keep our port moving
We offer a strong, reliable benefits package designed to support your financial security, wellbeing and long-term development:
- Life Assurance: 14× annual salary for pension scheme members (4× for non-members)
- Annual profit share bonus and performance related bonus
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential counselling, stress & anxiety support, financial wellbeing guidance, plus access to our Wellbeing Hub
- On site Occupational Health Team and wellbeing support
Time, Flexibility & Community
- Paid leave, enhanced sick pay terms, and family friendly policies
- Volunteering days supporting our local community
- Perkbox retail discounts, wellbeing content and savings across hundreds of brands
Growth & Development
- Access to development pathways, accredited training, and career progression opportunities across our port network
Role Overview
Key responsibilities
- Working to aid with maintaining and developing the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), including controlled documentation and update cycles.
- Support day‑to‑day coordination of the ERU including rostering, clinical & personnel records, certification tracking and equipment documentation.
- Assist in the planning, coordination and evaluation of resilience exercises, simulations and multi‑agency drills.
- Assist with budget monitoring, procurement activities and cost‑tracking for continuity and ERU functions.
- Participate in the collection, analysis and reporting of ERU and BC performance data including KPIs, compliance indicators and audit findings.
What you need
- Able to competently use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project).
- Strong organisational, analytical, confidentiality and adaptability skills.
- Collaborate when working across all levels and parts of the business to build constructive relationships.
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal presentation skills.
Shifts & Pay
- Basic salary: Starting from £30,000 per annum
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Inclusion & Community
We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate individual differences and believe that embracing diversity drives innovation, creativity, and stronger collaboration across our teams.
As part of this commitment, we consider all qualified applicants and encourage open conversations about flexible working. We offer a supportive, community‑focused environment and are proud to hold Chartered Status from Women in Maritime.
Our dedicated Diversity & Inclusion committee supports a range of employee networks, including our Women’s Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability, and Culture groups.
The Recruitment Process - What is involved?
Our recruitment process has been designed for you to easily apply and highlight the best of your skills, expertise and personal attributes. We want you to be prepared, confident and the best version of you for this role.
- Apply online – share your relevant experience and transferable skills by 28th June 2026.
- Anonymous shortlisting – all identifiable details are removed before hiring managers review applications.
- Scenario-based activity and competency interview, July 2026.
- Outcome – we aim to update all candidates by July/ August 2026.
Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired.
