At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business continuity and operational resilience in a leading financial services organisation.
- Company: Join a top-tier financial services firm with a focus on protection and resilience.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and a chance to influence key stakeholders.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to supporting all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business continuity while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in business continuity, risk, or governance with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're supporting a leading financial services organisation in sourcing a Business Continuity Specialist on an initial 6-month contract. This role sits within Protection & Resilience, reporting into the Head of Business Continuity & Protective Security, with a remit to refine, embed and deliver the resilience framework across the UK business. You'll play a key role in driving maturity across BCM and Operational Resilience (with real influence across stakeholders). The role operates on a hybrid basis (2 days on site), offering a balance of on-site engagement and remote delivery.
Key responsibilities:
- Support and maintain the Business Continuity Management (BCM) lifecycle (ensuring consistent application across the organisation)
- Contribute to the development and embedding of the Operational Resilience framework (aligned to regulatory expectations)
- Design & facilitate scenario-based resilience exercises (severe but plausible testing)
- Maintain site-specific Emergency Response Plans; facilitate incident/ERT calls as required
- Lead annual BCM maturity self-assessments
- Engage stakeholders across the business (promoting awareness, strengthening resilience capability)
Essential experience:
- Strong stakeholder engagement & influencing skills (comfortable operating at all levels)
- Background in Business Continuity, Risk or Governance
- Proven analytical capability (detail-focused, whilst maintaining the bigger picture)
- Experience delivering workshops / resilience exercises
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Proactive, collaborative approach (supports wider team delivery)
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can operate strategically whilst delivering operationally (within a regulated financial services environment).
Contract details:
- Initial 6 months
- UK-based (hybrid working - 2 days onsite)
- Day rate: competitive (DOE)
Please note, engagement is via umbrella company only; all tax and NI will be deducted at source.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, Hybrid 2 days in London employer: Sanderson
Join a leading financial services organisation that prioritises employee growth and inclusivity, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions to Business Continuity and Operational Resilience will be valued. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy the flexibility of remote work while engaging with a diverse team on-site, fostering collaboration and innovation. This role not only provides competitive remuneration but also the opportunity to influence key stakeholders and drive meaningful change within the organisation.
