Disaster Recovery & IT Resilience Strategy Lead

TEKsystems; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Alderley Edge is seeking an experienced Disaster Recovery Manager on a contract basis to own the enterprise DR strategy and governance across complex technology services. You will lead testing, coordinate large‑scale simulations and live recovery events, and drive IT resilience initiatives across cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will work with senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, establish robust practices, and mentor teams in DR planning and continuous

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering enterprise‑scale disaster recovery

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the Disaster Recovery strategy, governance and framework across technology services.
• Plan, execute and manage DR exercises, including large‑scale simulations and live events.
• Ensure DR capabilities are designed, implemented and embedded across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Manage DR risks, controls and audits aligning with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to support wider Operational Resilience initiatives.
• Oversee relationships with third‑party recovery and tech suppliers to meet recovery objectives.
• Maintain DR documentation, standards and processes across the group.
• Mentor technology teams in DR planning, testing and continuous improvement.
• Support crisis and recovery event management with leadership during incidents.
• Contribute to Business Continuity and IT resilience planning aligning with overarching strategies.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

IT resilience

Regulatory compliance

Cloud & on-prem

ISO standards

Stakeholder management

Crisis management

Supplier management

Governance

Incident leadership

Education

Business Continuity qualification

Job description

TEKsystems in Alderley Edge is seeking an experienced Disaster Recovery Manager on a contract basis to own the enterprise DR strategy and governance across complex technology services. You will lead testing, coordinate large‑scale simulations and live recovery events, and drive IT resilience initiatives across cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will work with senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, establish robust practices, and mentor teams in DR planning and continuous