Business Analyst

Rubicon Consulting; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Business Analyst experienced in developing Business Continuity and Emergency Contingency Plans. This 3-6 month role involves writing detailed plans tailored to project-based engineering environments in the UK. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in crisis response and familiarity with ISO standards. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating emergencies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure operational readiness. This position is essential for enhancing safety and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Write Business Continuity and Emergency Contingency Plans.
• Conduct business impact assessments and identify recovery priorities.
• Design continuity strategies for critical operations.
• Facilitate testing and validation of emergency plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills and document findings.

Skills

Development of BCP and ECP documentation

Understanding of crisis response

Ability to work independently

Engagement with engineering and safety teams

Familiarity with ISO 22301

Education

Certification in Business Continuity (e.g., CBCI, CBCP)

Background in operations or engineering

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Business Analyst on a 3-6 month contract based in Midlands.

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

Role Summary

We are looking for a hands‑on, experienced Business Continuity & Emergency Planning Lead to join our team on a 3–6 month fixed‑term contract (FTC) or contingent basis, with the potential for extension. The primary objective of this role is to develop and write comprehensive, fit‑for‑purpose Business Continuity (BCP) and Emergency Contingency Plans (ECP) tailored to our organisation, which is a project‑based electrical engineering business spanning a number of sectors, including Defence, with a manufacturing footprint and remote sites around the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of writing and producing robust, practical Business Continuity and Emergency Contingency Plans.
• Translate existing processes, risks, and dependencies into structured documentation aligned with industry standards.
• Ensure plans are tailored to the specific needs of our engineering and operational environment.
• Work with frontline teams, managers, and executive stakeholders to gather input and validate plans.
• Support live incidents or simulations as needed.

Business Continuity (BCP)

• Design continuity strategies that safeguard critical operations and engineering workflows.
• Conduct business impact assessments (BIAs) and work with departments to identify recovery priorities and timeframes.
• Develop recovery strategies and supporting documentation in collaboration with key teams.
• Facilitate testing and validation of plans through scenario exercises.
• Ensure alignment with frameworks such as ISO 22301.

Emergency Contingency Planning (ECP)

• Write detailed emergency response plans for a range of scenarios (e.g., fire, utility failure, hazardous events).
• Document roles, responsibilities, escalation paths, and site‑specific protocols.
• Coordinate emergency drills and incorporate findings into plan refinements.
• Integrate health and safety, engineering protocols, and communication procedures.

Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience developing and writing BCP and/or ECP documentation in a complex operational environment.
• Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis response, emergency planning, and risk mitigation.
• Able to work independently and gather technical input from across departments.
• Confident engaging with engineering, safety, facilities, and leadership teams.
• Familiarity with ISO 22301 or similar standards is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Business Continuity (e.g., CBCI, CBCP) or Emergency Management.
• Background in operations, engineering, risk, or health & safety.

Experience working in industries such as utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or facilities‑heavy environments.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent Management Consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time.