Business Resilience & Continuity Lead

Business Resilience & Continuity Lead

Full-Time Remote
QED Legal Recruitment Limited

Business Resilience & Continuity Lead


UK Wide | Remote / Flexible Working


Salary up to £90,000


We're working with a leading top 100 law firm looking to appoint an experienced Business Resilience & Continuity Lead to join its established Risk & Compliance function.


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Continuity or Operational Resilience professional to take ownership of a firm-wide resilience framework, working closely with senior leadership, IT, Information Security and wider business teams.


You’ll play a key role in ensuring the business is prepared for potential disruptions, developing robust continuity plans, strengthening crisis management processes and driving improvements across operational resilience.


The Role?



  • Leading and developing the firm's operational resilience framework

  • Maintaining Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Business Impact Assessments (BIAs)

  • Identifying critical business services, dependencies and operational vulnerabilities

  • Developing and maintaining crisis management and incident response procedures

  • Leading scenario testing, simulations and business continuity exercises
  • Managing operational resilience risks, including third-party and supplier dependencies

  • Maintaining ISO 22301 certification and driving continuous improvement

  • Working closely with IT, Information Security and senior stakeholders to strengthen resilience arrangements

  • Providing risk reporting, recommendations and assurance to senior leadership

  • Delivering training and raising awareness of business continuity and operational resilience across the firm


About You?



  • Strong experience in Business Continuity Management and Operational Resilience

  • Experience developing and implementing resilience frameworks, including ISO 22301

  • Knowledge of Business Impact Assessments, BCPs and incident management

  • Experience with scenario testing, crisis management and risk assessments

  • An MBCI, FBCI or equivalent qualification

  • Confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders

  • Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

  • The ability to work independently and take ownership of firm-wide projects


Experience within Information Security, Cyber Security or IT resilience would be advantageous.


What's in it for you?


This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a business-critical function within a growing national law firm.


You’ll have the opportunity to shape the firm's approach to operational resilience, work closely with senior stakeholders and play an important role in protecting the business and its clients.



  • Salary up to £90,000

  • Remote / Flexible Working

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • 25 Days Annual Leave, increasing with service

  • Annual Salary Reviews

  • Comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package

  • Significant exposure to senior leadership and firm-wide projects

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Business Resilience & Continuity Lead employer: QED Legal Recruitment Limited

Join a leading law firm that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture, offering hybrid working options in the vibrant cities of Leeds or York. With competitive salaries and a commitment to professional development, this firm provides ample opportunities for growth in your clinical negligence career while ensuring a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.

QED Legal Recruitment Limited

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QED Legal Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team