Business Continuity Manager - DOunreay

Caithness Voluntary Group; Thurso; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Business Continuity Manager to ensure organizational resilience at the Dounreay site. This long-term contract role focuses on developing and implementing effective Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) to minimize downtime and protect assets. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, conduct risk assessments, and lead audits to drive continuous improvement in business continuity practices. If you have a passion for resilience and a proven track record in business continuity management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Business Continuity professional with CBCI certification.
• Experience in developing high-quality business continuity plans.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) for essential activities.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Lead business continuity audits and implement improvements.

Skills

Business Continuity Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Emergency Planning

Education

HND in Science, Engineering, or Business

BCI Certification

Job description

Vacancy: Business Continuity Manager - Dounreay

NRS is seeking a qualified and experienced Business Continuity Manager to join their team on a long-term contract basis.

Role Details

• Position: Business Continuity Manager
• Business: NRS
• Duration: 12 months ongoing contract
• Location: Dounreay site, Thurso
• Rate: £44,000 - £76,000 depending on experience

Job Description

NRS Dounreay requires a qualified Business Continuity professional, with at least a CBCI qualification, to join the resilience team for a temporary twelve-month contract. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure organisational resilience, minimize downtime, protect assets and reputation, and facilitate swift recovery from disruptions.

The successful candidate will manage the development and implementation of best practices in Business Continuity Management, overseeing strategies and plans to ensure the organization can continue essential activities during and after disruptive events.

Responsibilities

1. Create detailed strategies and procedures to maintain or quickly restore essential activities through Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
2. Create and maintain BCPs for all relevant areas.
3. Review and update plans based on lessons learned, operational changes, or emerging threats.
4. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
5. Design, implement, and maintain a Business Continuity Management (BCM) system, including policies, roles, objectives, and ongoing evaluation.
6. Maintain a catalogue of critical systems, processes, and interdependencies prioritized accordingly.
7. Evaluate potential effects of disruptions on critical functions through business impact analysis.
8. Engage with internal and external stakeholders and regulators on BCM topics.
9. Provide advice, training, and guidance on business continuity.
10. Lead business continuity audits and implement improvements.
11. Drive continuous improvement and best practices in BCM in collaboration with NRS teams.
12. Perform emergency-related responsibilities, including on-call duties for the Emergency Control Centre (ECC).

Qualifications and Experience

• HND in Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent, plus relevant experience.
• BCI certification.
• Ability to work on-site at Dounreay and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven experience in developing high-quality business continuity plans and documentation.
• Post-specific capability assessment (available from agency).

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] before 15/05/2025.