Business Continuity Manager in Yeovil

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Business Continuity Manager. Reporting to the UK Business Continuity Governance & Crisis Manager and operating primarily at the Helicopter site in Yeovil, the Business Continuity Manager is responsible for defining, implementing, facilitating and testing the Leonardo UK Ltd Business Continuity Management System to ensure alignment with ISO22301 and adherence to relevant company directives. The role includes the review and continuous improvement of the existing system, its tools and processes and the individual will require the ability to liaise with and influence at all levels to ensure Business Continuity is embedded within Leonardo culture. This Business Continuity Manager role will predominantly be focused on the delivery of Business Continuity at the Yeovil site, therefore the individual should preferably be based in the South West England area. However, this role will also contribute to the Business Continuity Management System for other Leonardo UK Sites as part of knowledge sharing and best practice via a relatively small team.

What you will be doing:

• Support all aspects of Leonardo Business Continuity Management System.
• Maintain and continually review for improvement, the Business Continuity Management System.
• Facilitate and support all functional areas in conducting Business Impact Analysis to determine Business Continuity priorities.
• Liaise with Enterprise Risk function to maintain the ORM (Operational Risk Management) register for the continuity of the site and escalate top risks to the ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) group on an agreed regular basis.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Risk function to drive Single Points of Failure data collection to enable effective Business Continuity Management.
• Actively engage in Business Continuity solution development, publish continuity and resilience arrangements in the Business Continuity Plan, in accordance with central function (UK Security) and LHUK site leadership (Enterprise Governance) priorities.
• Provide support to functions/business areas writing operational level Business Continuity Plans.
• Provide training for the Emergency Control Teams in Business Continuity, Incident Management and the software systems that overarch both disciplines.
• Review and maintain an effective Incident Management process, suitable for the Aerodrome and Industrial site.
• Design and facilitate testing for incident types detailed in the Incident Management Plan on a regular basis to validate existing procedures, exercise Business Continuity Site teams and implement any improvements identified.
• Liaise with Local Authority Emergency Services to drive engagement with emergency processes, training opportunities and live exercise collaboration for mutual benefit.
• Drive the development and implementation of the Everbridge Incident Management software features for successful incident management response.
• Promote Business Continuity and Incident Management Awareness to all employees.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on Business Continuity issues.
• Monitor and report on Business Continuity compliance for the Yeovil site back to the UK Business Continuity Governance & Crisis Manager.
• Provide response and support to critical incidents; participate in the Silver Control Emergency Team when required, to ensure process adherence and achievement of resilience and recovery objectives.
• Actively delegate key compliance and administrative activities to the Business Continuity Co-ordinator to ensure regular process and documentation updates.
• Act on behalf of the UK Business Continuity Governance and Crisis Manager to drive consistency of process across all Leonardo UK sites.

What you'll bring:

The successful candidate will be a talented Business Continuity Manager with a track record, experience and qualifications in Business Continuity.

• Ideally has an HNC/HND/Degree [or equivalent experience] in Engineering, Facilities, Health & Safety, Quality or Project Management. Experience in Aerospace, Defence or Electronics or a similarly complex industry are desirable.
• Be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of ISO22301, ISO22313, ISO22332 and ISO22317.
• Have demonstrated experience of the Business Continuity Management lifecycle.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance: This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Why join us: At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now!