Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Manager (10 Month FTC)

Redefined Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Manager at a forward-thinking firm in Bristol. This role involves leading critical DR and BCP initiatives to safeguard IT services and data, ensuring robust strategies align with organizational goals. You will manage comprehensive testing schedules, engage stakeholders, and continuously improve DR/BCP processes. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive innovation and resilience in the face of challenges, while enjoying competitive salaries and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in IT disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Proven project management skills within an IT environment.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategies for DR/BCP processes.
• Creating and managing detailed test schedules and simulations.
• Conducting risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities.

Skills

IT disaster recovery

Business continuity planning

Project management

IT infrastructure knowledge

Cloud applications understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

GAP analysis

RACI matrices

Education

Relevant certifications (CBCP, DRII)

Tools

DR and BCP software/tools

Job description

Role profile

Osborne Clarke is seeking to expand its team with an exciting opportunity for an IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Manager in our Bristol or London office.

This role involves leading and managing IT Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) initiatives to safeguard our IT services and data. You will be responsible for developing and enhancing our DR/BCP capabilities, overseeing comprehensive testing schedules to mitigate IT security risks.

This is a 10-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working arrangements.

The role

The IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Manager will set the strategic direction for DR/BCP initiatives, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment, and ensuring strategies align with organizational goals.

Key responsibilities include:

1. DR/BCP Embedding: Developing and implementing strategies to embed DR/BCP processes into the IT organization, ensuring team training and preparedness.
2. Test Schedule Management: Creating, managing, and executing detailed test schedules, including drills and simulations.
3. Risk Assessment: Conducting risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities, and developing mitigation plans.
4. Policy Development: Developing, updating, and maintaining DR/BCP policies in line with industry standards.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure support and alignment for DR/BCP initiatives.
6. Reporting: Providing regular updates to senior management on progress and testing outcomes.
7. Continuous Improvement: Identifying and implementing improvements in DR/BCP processes.

We are looking for

• Experience in IT disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Proven project management skills within an IT environment.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, and applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant certifications such as CBCP or DRII.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Proficiency with DR and BCP software/tools.
• Experience reviewing SaaS agreements and SLAs.
• Ability to produce GAP analyses, summaries, and recommendations.
• Experience defining RACI matrices for BC/DR plans.
• Experience creating disaster recovery runbooks.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Our initiatives support employee health and wellbeing, reflecting our commitment to our team.

Our recruitment process

We welcome direct applications. For more information or to apply, contact Dan Jones (Recruitment Manager) at [e-mail] in confidence.

Note: We review applications on a rolling basis and do not use automated decision-making in recruitment. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment and accommodate adjustments during the application and interview process upon request.

About Us

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and 1,260 lawyers across 26 locations. We serve clients with a sector-based approach, helping them navigate current issues and prepare for future challenges. Our culture is approachable and inclusive, fostering innovation and collaboration.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Our interest groups and diversity networks support this commitment.

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