Disaster Recovery Manager (IT) Jobs in UK 2026
Are you an experienced IT professional passionate about protecting critical digital systems and business operations globally? This exciting opportunity offers technology professionals a chance to lead disaster recovery strategies within a world‑class organization.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is currently recruiting a Disaster Recovery Manager for its technology operations team. The role is based in Cambridge and follows a hybrid working arrangement. Furthermore, employees will spend approximately forty to sixty percent of their working time within office environments.
The successful candidate will oversee disaster recovery planning, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement activities across critical IT systems. Additionally, the position focuses heavily on protecting approximately 150 essential services supporting examinations and assessment operations globally.
The role also offers competitive annual salaries ranging between £46,000 and £61,450 depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Duties
* Developing and maintaining the organization’s Disaster Recovery plans and documentation regularly.
* Defining disaster recovery standards and ensuring consistent implementation across IT services.
* Identifying recovery risks and supporting mitigation strategies for critical technology operations.
* Designing and delivering disaster recovery testing and validation programmes effectively.
* Coordinating recovery exercises while producing reports, findings, and improvement recommendations consistently.
* Maintaining IT recovery checklists, supplier contacts, and operational recovery documentation accurately.
* Reviewing third-party disaster recovery capabilities and outsourced service resilience regularly.
* Aligning disaster recovery activities with broader business continuity programmes and organizational policies.
Job Requirements
* Professional experience within project management, infrastructure management, or IT assurance environments.
* Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong planning, coordination, and delivery capabilities across multidisciplinary technology teams.
* Proven stakeholder management experience involving suppliers and senior organizational leaders effectively.
* Close attention to detail regarding documentation, reporting, and assurance‑related operational activities.
* Ability to influence decision‑making and manage expectations during high‑pressure operational situations.
* Experience or understanding of disaster recovery management within mission‑critical technology environments.
* Knowledge of fault‑tolerant infrastructure design or business continuity operations considered advantageous.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries ranging between £46,000 and £61,450 depending on experience.
* Hybrid working arrangement with 40‑60% office time.
* Flexible working arrangements, comprehensive insurance packages, and generous annual leave.
* Support for equality, accessibility, and diverse workplace representation.
* Potential for United Kingdom Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.
This role offers the chance to strengthen disaster recovery expertise while supporting millions of learners worldwide.
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