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Disaster recovery specialist

Wakefield
Gallagher
€40,000 a year
Posted: 29 October
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Overview

Are you passionate about IT resilience and disaster recovery? Gallagher is seeking an IT Disaster Recovery Analyst to join the GGB-EMEA IT Disaster Recovery Team. This role supports the IT Disaster Recovery Manager and Senior DR Specialists by handling administrative tasks and contributing to IT resilience and disaster recovery planning. You will ensure the smooth operation of the IT Disaster Recovery lifecycle and assist with continuity-related assignments.

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics provide a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients\' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.


Key Responsibilities

* Business Impact Analysis: Update Impact Analysis and Calculated Business Value forms.
* Third-Party Assurance: Review evidence for third-party disaster recovery testing.
* Continuity Testing: Plan, prepare, and deliver continuity tests, including vendor assurance and IT DR onboarding.
* Disaster Recovery Plans: Support creation and maintenance of DR plans for business and IT systems. (BAU, projects, or M&A).
* Annual DR Testing Schedule: Manage and deliver the schedule, including test coordination, reporting, and post-test actions.
* Reporting: Provide DR information for management reporting.
* Issue: Recognise and elevate gaps in the DR environment.
* Compliance: Adhere to Gallagher’s Professional Standards Policy and applicable regulations.
* Ad Hoc Tasks: Support additional tasks as required.


About You


Qualifications & Skills

* Preferred: BCI Affiliate Membership or ABCP certification.
* Required: GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.


Technical Knowledge

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) is essential.
* Awareness of BC/DR industry best practices is advantageous.


Experience

* Some experience in BC/DR environments.
* Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to change, and work under pressure.
* High professionalism, trust, and integrity.


Other

* Willingness to travel across the UK and potentially internationally. Which is infrequent and only when required.
* Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week in Wakefield or London office.
* Eligibility to work in the UK is required.


Compensation And Benefits

* Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with option to buy extra days; defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution.
* Life insurance up to 4x basic salary, with option to top up to 10x.
* Income protection up to 50% of annual income, with options to top up.
* Health cash plan or Private medical insurance.

Other benefits include volunteering days, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Share incentive plan, critical illness cover, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, and more.


Diversity and Inclusion

Gallagher is committed to sustainability, diversity and equal employment opportunity. We provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and are an equal opportunity employer. For reasonable adjustments, contact TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com. Gallagher embraces diverse identities and talents to better serve clients and communities.


Seniority level

* Not Applicable


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Business Development and Sales
* Industries
* Insurance
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