Risk and Business Continuity Advisor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Colchester is seeking a Risk and Business Continuity Specialist. You'll be responsible for raising awareness, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties. The ideal candidate has a Level 4 education standard and relevant certifications, along with a passion for supporting organizational effectiveness. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the team's goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Risk Management and Business Continuity.
• Ability to identify and assess new and emerging risks.
• Experience in creating reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness of Risk Management and Business Continuity.
• Identify new and emerging risks.
• Create reports on Risk and Business Continuity.

Skills

Risk Management

Business Continuity

Detail-oriented

Positive attitude

Education

Minimum Level 4 standard of education

Certificate or Diploma from the Institute of Risk Management

Job description

The Role

Are you passionate and excited about Risk and Business Continuity? Are you looking for an opportunity to raise Risk and Business Continuity up the agenda across an organisation? Are you looking for an opportunity to form part of the management structure of a small, relatively new, dedicated, hardworking team who are passionate about supporting the Service in managing its organisational risks effectively. If you are, then we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Be Working On

Raising the awareness and skills of Risk Management and Business Continuity within the team and the wider Service.
Identifying new and emerging risks.
Creating reports and briefing papers on Risk and Business Continuity for Managers and Strategic leaders.
Ensuring the Service has appropriate Risk Management and Business Continuity functions in place to ensure is fulfils its statutory duties.
Maintaining and developing Risk and Business Continuity management systems.
Promoting and supporting the delivery of Business Continuity implementation and exercising including de-briefing and learning.
Identifying Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding opportunities through the engagement with Local Authorities and Developers.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who truly believes in the value of Risk Management and Business Continuity in the Fire and Rescue Sector. A person who is as positive, approachable and enthusiastic as they are dedicated to detail, consistency and reliability. The Risk Team live Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Values every day and we are looking for someone who embodies these.

Eligibility
Minimum Level 4 standard of education.
Certificate or Diploma from the Institute of Risk Management (or similar, or equivalent professional experience).