Business Continuity Officer Job reference: VAC000368 Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD Salary: £34,807 - £35,436 Per Annum Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme | Good Annual Leave Entitlement | Employee Benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite Gym Facilities | Limited On-Site Parking
Ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring our Service's resilience during emergencies and major incidents? Have you got a passion for risk management and business continuity?
About Us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us?
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role
You will be essential in developing and maintaining the Services Business Continuity Management Framework to ensure service delivery during emergencies and major incidents.
Key Duties:
Develop and review Business Continuity plans with departments
Maintain and update all relevant documentation, including plans and testing schedules
Ensure regular testing of plans, and share lessons learned across the organisation
Represent the Service at external meetings, including Local Resilience Forum
Deliver Business Continuity training and awareness sessions for managers and staff
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Strong background in business continuity and risk management
Proactive and detail-oriented approach
Skill in developing and maintaining continuity plans
Excellent communication skills
Ability to translate complex data into actionable plans
Experience in delivering training sessions
Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices (e.g. Civil Contingencies Act 2004, ISO BC 22301)
Experience & Qualifications Required
Experience:
Experience in resilience planning and Business Continuity Management
Experience in Quality Assurance
Proven track record of producing clear and concise reports
Experience in delivering presentations and training sessions
Qualifications:
Certificate in Business Continuity Management or a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline (e.g., BC/Risk Management)
Full, UK valid driving licence, as the role requires geographical mobility for multi-agency activities
Application closing date 02/03/2025
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.
If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact our HR department.
Abatement & Protected Pension
If are in receipt of a Firefighters pension,before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
No agencies please.
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