Business Continuity Consultant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Business Continuity Consultant on a short-term basis. The role involves developing tailored Business Continuity and Emergency Contingency Plans, ensuring preparedness across engineering and operational teams. You'll conduct impact assessments, design continuity strategies, and coordinate emergency drills while engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in business continuity and crisis response, along with relevant certifications. This position is critical for maintaining resilience in a project-based environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing BCP/ECP documentation in complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis response, and emergency planning.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and leadership teams.
• Familiarity with ISO 22301 or equivalent standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write comprehensive BCP and ECP aligned with industry standards.
• Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and define recovery priorities.
• Design continuity strategies safeguarding critical operations.
• Create emergency response plans for various scenarios.
• Coordinate drills, validate plans, and integrate health & safety protocols.
• Engage with cross-functional teams during live incidents.

Skills

Business continuity documentation

Crisis response

Emergency planning

Collaboration

ISO 22301 familiarity

Education

Certifications: CBCI, CBCP, or Emergency Management

Job description

About the Role

My renewable energy client are seeking a Business Continuity Consultant to join on a short-term basis. This role is critical in strengthening our resilience and readiness across a project-based electrical engineering business operating in multiple sectors, including Defence, with manufacturing sites and remote locations across the UK.

You will take ownership of developing fit-for-purpose Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Emergency Contingency Plans (ECP) tailored to our operational environment. Working closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, and leadership, you will ensure compliance, preparedness, and robust response strategies for potential disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write comprehensive BCP and ECP aligned with industry standards (ISO 22301).
• Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and define recovery priorities.
• Design continuity strategies safeguarding critical operations and engineering workflows.
• Create emergency response plans for scenarios such as fire, utility failure, and hazardous events.
• Coordinate drills, validate plans, and integrate health & safety protocols.
• Engage with cross-functional teams and support live incidents or simulations.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience developing BCP/ECP documentation in complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis response, and emergency planning.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and leadership teams.
• Familiarity with ISO 22301 or equivalent standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CBCI, CBCP, or Emergency Management.
• Background in operations, engineering, risk, or health & safety.
• Experience in sectors such as utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or Defence.

We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://www.markssattin.co.uk/privacy and https://uk.grafton-recruitment.com/en/privacy-policy-1 for our privacy policy.