Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Manager

Edge Hill University; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution in Ormskirk is seeking a part-time leader for their emergency planning and business continuity frameworks. This role is vital for shaping safety policies that impact both staff and students, ensuring compliance and effective responses during incidents. The successful candidate will benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. Join a committed team dedicated to creating a safe and resilient campus.

Benefits

38 days annual leave pro rata

Discounted membership to leisure facilities

Staff benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme

Development programmes

On-campus working environment

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in emergency planning and business continuity in large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation like the Civil Contingencies Act.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of emergency planning frameworks.
• Coordinate incident response activities and provide expertise during live incidents.
• Maintain networks with emergency services and local authorities.

Skills

Emergency planning

Business continuity frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

About the Role

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

This is a strategic and influential role at the heart of the University’s resilience and safety agenda, with the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the wellbeing of staff and students. The post offers a chance to shape policy and practice across a large, diverse institution, working with committed and collaborative colleagues.

Your main duties and responsibilities

• Leading development and implementation of the University’s Emergency Planning and Business Continuity frameworks, ensuring they remain compliant, effective and up to date
• Coordinating and supporting incident response activities, including the design, and delivery of training and exercises, and provide expert advice during live incidents and post incident reviews
• Building and maintaining strong networks internally and externally – including with emergency services and local authorities – to strengthen resilience and share best practice

Edge Hill University provides a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging professional growth, flexible working, and a strong work life balance. You will be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and partnership working in creating a safe, sustainable, and resilient campus. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a part-time leadership role with meaningful impact and the flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Peter Roberts, Head of Risk, Assurance & Business Support at [e-mail]

About You

• Proven experience developing and managing emergency planning and business continuity frameworks within a large or complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and sector guidance, including the Civil Contingencies Act and related frameworks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• A confident, analytical and calm approach, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance strategic planning with operational detail

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%