Lead Business Continuity Manager

M&S; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a Business Continuity Manager to lead their BC strategy and manage crisis response. Responsibilities include maintaining the BC Risk Register and reporting on performance. The ideal candidate should have strong stakeholder engagement skills and be proficient in MS Office. Join a dynamic team committed to inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

20% colleague discount on all products

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Strong pension and life assurance

Tailored induction and training

Exclusive perks and savings

Market-leading family policies

24/7 wellbeing support

One paid volunteer day a year

Qualifications

• BCI GPG qualification preferred.
• Experience in crisis leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Lead BC strategy and team delivery.
• Coordinate crisis response and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain BC Risk Register.
• Report monthly to EXCO & Chairman.

Skills

Deep BC and risk management expertise

Strong stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

High integrity and resilience under pressure

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

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What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Lead BC strategy and team delivery
• Coordinate crisis response and stakeholder communication
• Maintain BC Risk Register and ensure timely action
• Report monthly to EXCO & Chairman on performance and risks
• Deliver BC Assurance and DR Planning programmes

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include:

• Deep BC and risk management expertise (BCI GPG qualified)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and crisis leadership
• Effective communication, prioritisation, and programme management
• High integrity and resilience under pressure
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What\'s in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We\'re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you\'ve completed your probation
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone\'s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We\'re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We\'re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you\'d benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don\'t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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