Senior Corporate Services Manager - Business Continuity

Morrisons; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Corporate Services Manager to spearhead Business Continuity initiatives across multiple sectors. This high-impact role involves designing and implementing robust management systems to ensure resilience against disruptions. The ideal candidate will be a strong influencer, adept at building relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and possess excellent planning and project management skills. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers a supportive environment, where your contributions will make a significant difference in the organization’s success.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Generous holiday entitlement

4.5 day working week

Flexible working hours

Company pension contributions

Free parking onsite

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business continuity and risk management.
• Strong planning and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Business Continuity roadmap and frameworks.
• Provide expert support during incidents and lead post-incident reviews.

Skills

Business Continuity Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Corporate Services Manager to lead the design, development and delivery of Business Continuity across the Morrisons Group – spanning our Head Office, Manufacturing, Logistics and Retail functions.

This role will report into the Group Corporate Services Director and will be accountable for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Business Continuity Management System. You’ll ensure we’re aligned to policy, best practice and international standards – helping us stay resilient and responsive in the face of disruption.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development and delivery of our Business Continuity roadmap – covering the full lifecycle including governance, business impact analysis, planning, education and awareness, training, testing and maintenance
  

• Work closely with colleagues and senior stakeholders across the business – including at Executive level – to define recovery requirements and contingency strategies for critical operations
  

• Own and improve our Incident Management framework to ensure a consistent, structured approach to significant business interruptions
  

• Provide expert support during incidents – attending meetings, offering communication and reporting guidance, and leading post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned
  

• Partner with key functions to ensure contingency plans are fit for purpose, regularly reviewed and aligned with legal, regulatory and internal requirements
  

• Help simplify and strengthen our approach to managing business interruptions, minimising potential impacts on our people, customers, revenue and reputation

About you

What we’re looking for

• Preferably you will have proven experience in business continuity, risk management or other related disciplines
  

• A strong influencer and relationship-builder, confident working with stakeholders at all levels
  

• A passion for providing great service to internal teams and business partners
  

• Excellent planning and project management skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
  

• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and a drive for excellence.
  

• Confident delivering presentations and training sessions to varied audiences
  

• Analytical and data-savvy, able to interpret complex business and technical requirements
  

• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when needed
  

At Morrisons, we’re proud of our diverse business and the communities we serve. We know that bringing together people from all walks of life gives us the opportunity to listen, learn and grow stronger together.

If you're looking for a high impact role where you can make a real difference across the Group – this could be the opportunity for you.

About us

Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.

Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.

We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.

Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…

Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;

• 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family members (subject to fair usage)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• 4 and a half day working week with flexible working hours
• Company pension contributions
• Perks with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave