At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and maintain business continuity plans to ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join Seccl, a B-Corp certified investment platform under the Octopus Group.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 27 days holiday, flexible work options, and personal learning budget.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while enhancing operational resilience.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational resilience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Flexible hybrid role to be based in our Edinburgh or London office.
About Us
Seccl is the Octopus‑owned embedded investment platform committed to helping more people invest well. We are B‑Corp certified, rapidly growing, and part of the Octopus Group, which includes Octopus Energy, Octopus Investments and Octopus Money.
As a member of the Operational Resilience team, you will develop, implement and maintain Seccl’s business continuity capability as part of our broader operational resilience framework. You will help safeguard stakeholders, maintain critical operations and recover swiftly from disruption.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve the business continuity management system to keep it current and effective.
- Facilitate business impact and continuity risk assessments across the organisation.
- Work with stakeholders to develop, review and maintain practical continuity plans.
- Support operational resilience activities, including documentation, evidence and records for regulatory compliance.
- Design, coordinate and facilitate business continuity, operational resilience and crisis‑management exercises.
- Assess test outcomes, identify lessons learned and track remediation actions to completion.
- Produce high‑quality reporting for senior management, governance forums and the board.
- Use insight, trend analysis and management information to support risk‑based decision making.
- Support third‑party continuity and resilience assessments.
- Identify opportunities to improve resilience processes through tooling, automation and data‑driven reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience in operational resilience, business continuity management or a related risk discipline within financial services.
- Strong understanding of FCA Operational Resilience requirements and EU DORA obligations.
- Experience designing, facilitating and evaluating scenario exercises and resilience testing programmes.
- Ability to produce clear, insightful governance reporting and present findings confidently to senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable maintaining policies, standards, procedures and evidence for regulatory, audit and assurance purposes.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Strong risk mindset and capacity to balance regulatory expectations with practical, commercial and operational realities.
This Role Isn’t for You If
- You rely heavily on top‑down direction; this role offers high freedom and ownership.
- You are uncomfortable in a fast‑paced environment where rapid decisions are required.
- You struggle to follow through on ideas; self‑driven execution is essential.
- You dislike change and uncertainty associated with rapid growth.
What’s In It For You
- Salary between £60,000 and £80,000, reviewed annually.
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible options, birthday day off and three days per year for dependants.
- Two volunteering days per year.
- Option to work abroad for up to six weeks a year.
- Secclbrate recognition programme offering flexible rewards such as extra pay, additional holiday and increased learning budget.
- Length of service award – one‑month paid sabbatical at eight years.
- 6 % employer pension contribution and life assurance.
- Private medical insurance with AXA Health.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- MacBook and up to £500 home‑office set‑up budget.
- £750 personal learning budget.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including free therapy via Wellness Cloud and mental health support through Headspace.
- Financial wellbeing focus with access to Octopus Money, Octopus Share Incentive Plan, and legacy gifting options.
- Perkbox flexi‑points for discounts on coffee, gym, retail and more.
- Cycle‑to‑Work and Octopus Electric Vehicle Leasing programmes.
Our Culture
We prioritise people, fostering a transparent, inclusive environment that encourages diversity of thought, experimentation and continuous improvement.
Interview Process
- First stage – 45‑minute competency‑based interview with the hiring manager and another team member.
- Second stage – one‑hour technical interview or assessment.
- Final stage – 45‑minute bar‑raiser culture‑based interview.
We will close the role once we have sufficient applications for the next stage. Candidates should expect a response within one to two weeks of applying. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive company. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability status.
Resilience & continuity manager employer: Seccl
Seccl is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible hybrid work environment in the vibrant cities of Edinburgh and London. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we provide generous benefits including 27 days of holiday, a personal learning budget, and health initiatives, all within a culture that values transparency, diversity, and continuous improvement. Join us to be part of a rapidly growing B-Corp certified company where your contributions directly impact our mission to help more people invest well.
