Disaster Recovery Manager Technology
Salary: £46,000 £61,450
Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (% office-based)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
An established organisation is seeking a Disaster Recovery Manager to help protect critical IT services and ensure resilience across a complex technology environment.
This is a key role responsible for planning, implementing, testing, and continuously improving IT Disaster Recovery (DR) capabilities to minimise disruption and support business continuity during major incidents.
About the Role
Reporting into the Service Delivery function, you will lead the organisation s Disaster Recovery strategy and framework, working closely with infrastructure teams, senior stakeholders, and third-party suppliers.
You will ensure systems and services are prepared for potential disruptions and support successful recovery processes that meet agreed recovery objectives with minimal operational impact.
Key Responsibilities
Own and maintain the organisation s Disaster Recovery Plan, ensuring it remains current and aligned with changes across the IT estate
Define and maintain DR standards and ensure consistent implementation across services and suppliers
Identify and manage DR risks and single points of failure, supporting mitigation planning and controls
Design and deliver Disaster Recovery testing and validation programmes covering people, processes, systems, and technology
Coordinate DR exercises and simulations, including reporting outcomes and lessons learned
Maintain IT recovery documentation and critical contact information
Review and assess third-party Disaster Recovery capabilities and supplier resilience
Align Disaster Recovery activities with wider Business Continuity programmes and policies
This role supports a large portfolio of business-critical services and requires close collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
About You
You will have experience working within IT service delivery, infrastructure, assurance, audit, or project management environments, with the confidence to work effectively in high-impact and time-sensitive situations.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Project Management
Infrastructure Management
IT Audit or Assurance
PMO development and management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong planning, coordination, and organisational skills
Proven stakeholder management experience, including working with external suppliers
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage expectations
Strong attention to detail and documentation standards
Desirable
Previous experience in Disaster Recovery management
Understanding of fault-tolerant or mission-critical infrastructure and application environments
The successful candidate will be proactive, resilient, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical cover and health insurance
Annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Green travel initiatives
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Additional Information
Hybrid working model with regular office attendance in Cambridge
Flexible working requests considered
Successful applicants may be subject to background checks, including DBS screening
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Closing date: 25 May 2026