Risk and Business Continuity Lead

Job Description:

We are working on an exclusive basis with our client in Edinburgh (other England based office location may be considered) who is looking to recruit a Risk & Business Continuity Lead.

The role holder will work at a senior level, responsible for supporting and enhancing the organisation's risk management framework, along with ownership of the business continuity process and policies.

• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and business continuity planning


• Relevant professional qualification in risk management, or equivalent experience


• Experience operating at a senior level within risk and business continuity in a complex organisation


• Understanding of regulatory environments is advantageous


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability, with a strategic mindset

• Support the development and implementation of the risk management framework


• Oversee risk, compliance and control processes across the organisation


• Develop and maintain risk management policies, including risk identification, assessment and mitigation planning


• Deliver regular risk reporting and provide assurance on controls and risk management effectiveness


• Lead the development and implementation of business continuity frameworks, including business impact analysis and contingency planning


• Oversee incident response management and ensure continuous improvement


• Ensure business continuity arrangements meet legal and regulatory requirements


• Provide expert guidance on risk and business continuity across the organisation


• Develop and deliver training and awareness initiatives


• Facilitate risk workshops and promote a strong risk culture

• 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: (16414)

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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