Business Continuity & Resilience Lead

Job Description

Business Continuity & Resilience LeadPermanent|South West Leicestershire, close to the M1|Hybrid Working AvailableSalary £70,000-£80,000 DOEThe OrganisationThis is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, member-owned co-operative with a turnover of £2.3bn. Operating as the sector's leading trading platform both digital and physical the organisation supports over 1,300 independent merchants across the UK, delivering financial resilience, streamlined supply chains and stronger commercial outcomes for its members.Headquartered in south west Leicestershire with excellent motorway access, the organisation employs circa 70 people and punches well above its weight in terms of commercial reach and industry influence.The OpportunityAs Business Continuity, Risk, Compliance and Resilience Lead, you will design, implement and own an integrated framework that strengthens IT security and operational resilience across the business. This is a practitioner role you will be the person writing the plans, running the exercises, carrying out the assurance work and managing supplier risk directly.

There are no direct reports; this role suits someone who gets things done themselves rather than directing others to do it, and who is energised by the breadth of hands-on delivery that brings.You will report directly to the Chief Data & Information Officer and have direct access to Board level through regular reporting to senior leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Continuity & ResilienceLead and continuously improve the Business Continuity Management (BCM) frameworkAssess and test disaster recovery arrangements through simulations and resilience exercisesCoordinate assurance with third-party suppliers to ensure resilience requirements are metTake a lead role in crisis management planning and incident responseTechnology Resilience AssuranceWork with IT to define and maintain technology resilience standards, including disaster recovery, backup and recovery time objectivesProvide independent assurance that critical systems are resilient and recovery plans are regularly testedSupport review of access controls, credentials management and authentication controls for critical platformsThird-Party Risk ManagementDevelop and maintain a framework for assessing and managing supplier and partner riskEnsure appropriate due diligence and ongoing monitoring is in place for key suppliers supporting critical servicesGovernance & ReportingProvide regular reporting to the Board and Audit & Risk CommitteeMaintain oversight of key controls and assurance activities across the businessWhat We're Looking ForEssentialSignificant practical experience in business continuity and operational resilienceStrong grounding in IT and technology riskExperience managing supplier and third-party riskComfortable presenting at Board or Executive levelA track record of managing crises or major incidentsDesirableProfessional certifications such as CISM, ISO 22301, ICA or PRINCE2Experience with operational and technology resilience frameworksKey Skills & CompetenciesStrategic thinking and sound judgementStrong stakeholder influence and communication skillsCrisis leadership and the ability to make clear decisions under pressureAnalytical mindset with strong risk assessment capabilityIf you are an experienced resilience professional looking for a high-impact role within a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ