BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGER
Contract: Banking
Location: London
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: 12 Month FTC
We're seeking a highly motivated and passionate Business Continuity Manager to join our prestigious London legal entities. As a key member of our BCM team, reporting to the esteemed London BC Manager and with reporting lines to the CFO, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our operations and driving our business forward.
Job Description
In this role, you'll take charge of BCM planning using Fusion Software to create robust and innovative strategies. Fuelling the continuous growth and maturity of our BCM program, you'll provide valuable insights and drive the evolution of its contents. You'll be the driving force behind testing our Business Continuity programs, ensuring effectiveness and identifying process improvements to enhance resilience.
With your strong familiarity of regional BC regulation requirements, you'll stay up to date with industry standards and seamlessly integrate them into our operations. Spearheading the review and update of our Business Impact Analysis (BIA) across multiple regions, you'll assess recovery requirements and business impacts during disruptions. Additionally, you'll enrich our Business Continuity Plans, incorporating changes to business operations and recovery requirements, always ensuring our platforms are fit for purpose.
We're looking for a forward-thinking professional who thrives on maintaining continuity in challenging environments. As a creative problem-solver, you'll embrace innovation to build resilience. Collaborating with stakeholders, you'll inspire cross-functional cooperation. Your keen eye for detail will guarantee the safeguarding of our operations. Strong familiarity with regional BC regulation requirements will give you a competitive edge in shaping our strategies.
Joining our team means becoming part of a high-performing BCM team dedicated to protecting and propelling our business. This challenging and rewarding role offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
You'll work alongside industry leaders and subject matter experts who will support and inspire you. Our vibrant and inclusive work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Through your contributions, you'll make a lasting impact on the resilience of our operations and the success of our organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of BCM planning, utilising Fusion Software to develop robust and innovative strategies that ensure business continuity and resilience
* Drive the continuous growth and maturity of the BCM program by providing valuable insights, evolving its contents, and staying at the forefront of industry best practices
* Lead the testing of Business Continuity programs, evaluating their effectiveness, and identifying process improvements to enhance resilience and readiness for potential disruptions
* Stay up to date with regional BC regulation requirements and incorporate them seamlessly into our operations, ensuring compliance and adherence to industry standards
* Initiate and oversee the review and update of the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) across multiple regions, assessing recovery requirements and business impacts to maintain optimal response capabilities
* Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate changes to business operations and recovery requirements, ensuring Business Continuity Plans accurately reflect the evolving needs of the organisation
* Champion a culture of preparedness and awareness by providing training, guidance, and support to employees, fostering a resilient mindset and proactive approach to business continuity
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
* Proven experience in Business Continuity Management, with a track record of successfully implementing BCM strategies and programs in complex organisations
* Strong knowledge of BCM planning methodologies, tools, and frameworks, with a focus on leveraging technology solutions such as Fusion Software
* In-depth understanding of regional BC regulation requirements and industry best practices, ensuring compliance and adapting strategies accordingly
* Proficiency in conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and developing recovery requirements to assess and mitigate potential business disruptions
* Demonstrable ability to lead and facilitate testing exercises for Business Continuity Plans, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements
* Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively in dynamic environments, effectively mitigating risks and enhancing resilience
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, executives, and external partners to drive alignment and promote a culture of business continuity
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0330 311 2739