Job Title: Operational Resilience Specialist
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Full Time, Job Share option available
Salary Range: £33,200 - £49,800
Location: Eastleigh Hybrid
Closing Date for applications: Monday 30th June 2025
Operational Resilience Specialist: We are seeking an experienced Operational Resilience Specialist who is organized and operationally minded to support the development, implementation, and continual improvement of resilience and continuity strategies across the organization. The role involves working collaboratively with IT and Business functions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of operational needs and recovery objectives.
The successful candidate will support the Operational Resilience & Business Continuity Manager in delivering the Business Continuity Management framework for all Ageas UK locations and administer business continuity processes and best practices.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Maintain and update BC/Resilience policies, plans, and documentation
2. Ensure recovery objectives and impact tolerances are met
3. Collaborate with IT on continuity testing and disaster recovery planning
4. Support crisis response, recovery site operations, and return-to-normal activities
5. Report on test outcomes and continuity issues
6. Promote Operational Resilience and Business Continuity awareness, training, and communications across Ageas
7. Ensure compliance with Group policy and regulatory requirements
8. Conduct business impact analyses and risk assessments
9. Design and implement effective continuity mechanisms and procedures
10. Oversee the effective execution of Disaster Recovery testing, ensuring plans support recovery point and time objectives, and update plans based on testing outcomes
Skills and Experience:
1. Experience of Business Continuity Management, planning, and testing within the financial sector is essential
2. Experience of Operational Resilience & Business Continuity aligned with Regulatory guidelines/principles
3. CBCI qualification or equivalent is desirable
4. Understanding of the BCM Lifecycle
5. Experience with controls related to business process, governance, risk, and education
6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
7. Strong interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, including senior management
8. Experience dealing with external stakeholders
9. Good decision-making, teamwork, proactive planning, and organizational skills
At Ageas, we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family, helping us achieve Top Employer status in the UK.
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