About the Role
The role sits within the Security, Integrity and Information Security (SIIS) Division, which preserves integrity by combatting criminality and corruption risks that threaten horse racing, betting and membership at the Club, and which comprises Integrity & Financial Crime Risk, Racing Security & Integrity Assurance, Corporate Security, Enterprise Risk Management, and Information Security Risk & Assurance functions. The position focuses on implementing and maintaining the organisation's business continuity management (BCM) framework to ensure operational resilience. It develops and updates continuity plans for critical processes, conducts risk assessments, and coordinates BCM testing and exercises. The role also drives compliance with regulatory requirements, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, promotes awareness to embed a resilience culture, and supports integration with broader operational resilience initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing BCM policies, standards and governance structures across business units.
- Support the Deputy Executive Manager in establishing and managing the BCM Committee and its Terms of Reference, and maintain records of the BCM framework to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct business impact analyses and risk assessments for critical processes, identifying vulnerabilities and recovery priorities.
- Identify gaps between business requirements and IT disaster recovery capabilities, and work with IT and business units to develop remediation plans and monitor progress in addressing them.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for management on BCM risk posture and progress, and provide recommendations on remediation plans.
- Lead the development and maintenance of business continuity plans for critical business processes, ensuring plans include manual workarounds for non-IT disruptions.
- Coordinate regular testing and validation of BC plans, including scenario-based exercises, and track and report on BCM readiness metrics and testing outcomes.
- Facilitate liaison between business units, IT and senior management, and manage relationships with external vendors and regulators, to ensure BCM alignment, compliance and best practice.
- Develop and drive training and awareness programmes to embed a BCM culture across the Club, and coordinate cross-functional workshops and scenario planning exercises.
- Benchmark BCM practices, emerging risks and trends against industry standards and regulatory expectations, identify and recommend enhancements to BCM processes, tools and technologies, and support initiatives to integrate BCM with broader operational resilience functions.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management or a related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in business continuity, risk management, or operational resilience.
- Strong knowledge of BCM frameworks, IT disaster recovery and risk assessment methodologies.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record in implementing enterprise-wide BCM frameworks and governance structures.
- Experience in drafting and enforcing BCM policies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Strong leadership and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex projects under tight timelines.
Preferred Skills
- CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute) is an advantage.
- PMP or PRINCE2 for project management capability is preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Dynamic working environment and development opportunities.