Onsite Business Continuity Planning – Disaster Recovery Manager

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About the role

  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Manager at DWF responsible for developing and implementing BCM frameworks aligned to ISO 22301, enhancing resilience and crisis management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • You will lead the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s Business Continuity Management framework, ensuring it is aligned to ISO 22301 and integrated into broader enterprise risk and governance processes.
  • This will include establishing governance structures, delivering Business Impact Assessments (BIA), defining continuity strategies and recovery priorities, and implementing robust training, testing, and assurance programmes to ensure continuity capabilities remain effective and up to date.
  • Working closely with colleagues across risk, legal, compliance, technology and operations, you will ensure continuity planning is integrated with enterprise risk management and complements existing IT Disaster Recovery and Incident Response capabilities.
  • You will also drive engagement across the organisation by delivering scenario exercises, strengthening crisis management planning, and providing clear reporting to senior leadership on resilience readiness, risks, and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, or Risk Management
  • Considerable knowledge of ISO 22301 and practical experience implementing BCM frameworks
  • Experience conducting Business Impact Assessments (BIA) and developing continuity strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple business areas
  • Experience developing crisis management plans and facilitating scenario-based exercises
  • Understanding of the relationship between Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery
  • Desirable
  • Experience within legal, financial services, or professional services environments
  • Relevant certifications such as CBCI or ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
  • Knowledge of ISO9001 and integration with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks
  • Experience developing cyber or ransomware response planning
  • Experience presenting resilience reporting to risk committees or senior leadership forums
  • Passion for driving a proactive risk and resilience culture.

Benefits

  • We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
  • We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
  • We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.

Job title

Business Continuity Planning – Disaster Recovery Manager

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Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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