Business Continuity Coordinator

Bristol Industrial; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in the UK is seeking a proactive Business Continuity Coordinator to provide expert advice and support for Business Continuity and Incident Management processes. This role requires building strong relationships across the business, supporting the development of Incident Management Plans, and ensuring effective communication of risks. The ideal candidate should have experience in Business Continuity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This position offers opportunities for training and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Continuity and/or Incident Management role.
• Skilled at influencing stakeholders and building collaborative relationships.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Competent user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance in line with Business Continuity policies.
• Support business functions in compiling BIA and BCP content.
• Develop strong relationships to embed Business Continuity awareness.
• Communicate emerging risks for inclusion in the BC Risk Register.
• Support Business Continuity Working Group meetings and track actions.
• Contribute to business planning and continuous improvement activities.
• Deputise for the Business Continuity Manager as required.
• Act as a member of the Silver Control Emergency Team.
• Arrange and coordinate Business Continuity training.
• Maintain Business Continuity media and promote practices across the organisation.
• Update the Emergency Contact List in line with GDPR.
• Manage updates to the Everbridge Mass Notification tool.

Skills

Experience in Business Continuity

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Independent working

Strong communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Business Continuity Coordinator to provide expert advice, oversight and support across Business Continuity and Incident Management processes. This role ensures the clarity, maintenance and effectiveness of our Incident Management Plans, working closely with stakeholders across the business.

The ideal candidate will operate independently, build strong relationships at all levels, and bring prior experience in Business Continuity and/or Incident Management.

Key Responsibilities

Business Continuity & Incident Management Support

• Provide advice and guidance in line with Business Continuity policies and relevant standards.
• Support business functions in compiling BIA (Business Impact Analysis) and BCP (Business Continuity Plan) content.
• Develop strong relationships to embed Business Continuity awareness at operational levels.
• Communicate emerging risks and Single Points of Failure for inclusion in the BC Risk Register.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support Business Continuity Working Group meetings and track actions.
• Contribute to business planning and continuous improvement activities within Business Continuity.
• Deputise for the Business Continuity Manager when required.
• Act as a member of the Silver Control Emergency Team, including duties as Silver Scribe.

Training, Communication & Awareness

• Arrange and coordinate e-learning and in-person Business Continuity training.
• Maintain all Business Continuity media, including training packages, intranet content and internal communications.
• Promote Business Continuity practices across the organisation.

Systems, Tools & Documentation

• Update and maintain the Emergency Contact List in line with GDPR regulations.
• Manage updates to the Everbridge Mass Notification tool and ensure effective automated messaging.
• Collaborate with Control Teams to develop Everbridge forms and task lists for online incident management.
• Audit and update Emergency Control Centre boxes to ensure resilience and document availability.
• Support alignment of key Business Continuity processes across UK sites.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a Business Continuity and/or Incident Management role.
• Skilled at influencing stakeholders and building collaborative relationships.
• Strong analyticskills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Competent user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.