Business Continuity and Emergency planning Lead

First Recruitment Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Lead for a 3–6 month contract in Coventry. The role involves developing and delivering BCP documentation, conducting Business Impact Assessments, and creating emergency response plans. Candidates should have strong experience in business continuity, crisis management, and familiar with ISO 22301 or equivalent standards. This position offers an opportunity to work independently and engage with multiple departments across engineering and operations while contributing to critical operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience developing BCP/ECP documentation in a complex operational or engineering‑led environment.
• Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis management, emergency response, and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with ISO 22301 or equivalent standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and deliver comprehensive BCP and ECP documentation.
• Translate existing risks, processes, and dependencies into structured plans.
• Conduct Business Impact Assessments and define recovery priorities.

Skills

Business continuity documentation development

Crisis management

Emergency response

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Technical information gathering

Education

Business continuity or emergency management certification (e.g., CBCI, CBCP)

Tools

ISO 22301

Job description

Business Continuity and Emergency planning Lead

Location: Coventry, Sector: Power, Job Type: Contract, Salary: Hourly Rate, Inside IR35 Reference: 091435

Role

Business Continuity & Emergency Planning Lead – 3‑6 Month Contract (FTC or Contingent). Location: Rugby, UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and deliver comprehensive BCP and ECP documentation
• Translate existing risks, processes, and dependencies into structured, fit‑for‑purpose plans
• Work with teams across engineering, operations, manufacturing, facilities, quality, sourcing, IT, and leadership
• Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and define recovery priorities
• Build continuity and recovery strategies aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 22301)
• Create detailed emergency response plans for scenarios such as fire, utility loss, and hazardous events
• Document roles, responsibilities, escalation routes, and site‑specific protocols
• Facilitate testing, tabletop exercises, and emergency drills
• Support incident response or simulations as required

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience developing BCP/ECP documentation in a complex operational or engineering‑led environment
• Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis management, emergency response, and risk mitigation
• Comfortable working independently and gathering technical information from multiple departments
• Confident engaging with engineering, facilities, safety, and leadership stakeholders
• Familiarity with ISO 22301 or equivalent standards (preferred)

Preferred Background

• Business continuity or emergency management certification (e.g., CBCI, CBCP)
• Experience within engineering, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar operational settings
• Exposure to H&S, risk, operations, or facilities management beneficial

Sector

Commercial, Admin & Office Support