Business Continuity Specialist

Job Description:

Our client, based in the North East of England is looking for an experienced Business Continuity Specialist to join them on a permanent basis.

This is a key role where you will shape, embed and enhance business continuity frameworks across the organisation.

• Demonstrable expertise in business continuity and organisational resilience


• Strong knowledge of ISO 22301, operational resilience regulations, and third-party risk management.


• Proven ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.


• Professional certifications such as CBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent.


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the organisation's Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).


• Conduct and review Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments.


• Design, implement, and facilitate scenario-based continuity exercises.


• Advise senior leadership on continuity risks, controls, and recovery strategies.


• Ensure compliance with ISO 22301 and regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA).


• Support incident response planning and contribute to crisis management readiness.


• Promote resilience awareness across the organisation.

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16227

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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