At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage business continuity and disaster recovery for Northumbria Police.
- Company: Join Northumbria Police, a force dedicated to serving the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent role, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public safety and organisational resilience.
- Qualifications: Experience in BCDR frameworks and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50154 - 54696 £ per year.
Salary Band 10, £50,154 – £54,696 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)
- Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, permanent
- Role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing!
It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference?
This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Force Coordination and Resilience Centre as a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager.
The Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Manager is responsible for leading and managing Northumbria Police’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) Programme, ensuring the force is prepared to respond effectively to disruption and maintain the delivery of critical policing and support services.
The role oversees the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the force’s business continuity policies, plans and frameworks, helping to ensure that foreseeable events do not impact the organisation’s ability to carry out its essential functions.
Acting as the force’s subject matter expert on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR), the post holder will provide professional advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation, promoting awareness, resilience and best practice.
Working collaboratively with departments and service areas, they will ensure business continuity arrangements are robust, proportionate and embedded within the culture of Northumbria Police, supporting organisational readiness and effective incident response.
- What you’ll do
- Lead and deliver a programme of business continuity and disaster recovery testing exercises, identifying risks, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
- Develop, maintain and review Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans, Business Impact Assessments and related documentation, ensuring they remain effective, compliant and fit for purpose.
- Identify gaps in business continuity arrangements and work with stakeholders to implement improvement plans that strengthen organisational resilience.
- Provide guidance and assurance to Business Continuity Champions across the force, ensuring local plans align with corporate BCDR requirements and support key projects and change initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, sharing best practice and incorporating national guidance to enhance business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities across Northumbria Police.
- What you’ll bring
- Experience of developing, implementing and maintaining Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) frameworks, plans and supporting documentation.
- Proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate BCDR testing programmes, using lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong knowledge of business continuity, emergency planning and resilience principles, supported by a relevant qualification or significant practical experience.
- Experience of producing reports, presenting findings and providing expert advice to senior leaders and executive-level stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and advise on risk-related matters.
- Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities, respond effectively under pressure and work independently or as part of a team.
Candidates who do not already hold a recognised Business Continuity Planning (BCP) qualification will be required to undertake and successfully achieve the relevant qualification within their 6-month probationary period, this would be supported in your new role.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised.
Appointments are based on merit alone.
Terms of appointment
This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.
If you are successful in your application, you will have a six‑month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.
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Northumbria Police is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful career in public safety and community protection. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a collaborative work culture, staff are empowered to make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth.
