Description

Business Continuity Manager

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Occasional flexibility required)

Duration: Permanent (Contractor applications also considered)

Location: Gloucester

Job Ref: 204196

About the role

Benefact Group, are looking for a Business Continuity Manager to join our Gloucester office to manage the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework. As Business Continuity Manager you will ensure the organisation is prepared to respond to and recover from disruptive incidents, in compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA, PRA, Solvency II) and alignment with industry best practices.

At Benefact Group business continuity and resilience is at the heart of how we protect our customers and support our people. We're looking for someone who can bring both expertise and fresh thinking to strengthen our business continuity framework. This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact - ensuring that no matter what challenges we face, we continue to deliver the service and security our customers rely on.

What you'll be doing 

• Lead the development and integration of Business Continuity and Operational Resilience strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards (e.g. ISO 22301, FCA/PRA, Solvency II) and organisational objectives.
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and identify critical services and dependencies to inform continuity planning across all business units.
• Design, implement, and maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, coordinating approvals and ensuring readiness through regular testing and simulations.
• Actively manage crisis response and incident coordination, serving as a key member of the Crisis Management Team and collaborating with internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Provide leadership, training, and subject matter expertise, influencing stakeholders at all levels and embedding resilience practices throughout the organisation.

What you'll need to have 

• Proven experience in leading Business Continuity, and Operational Resilience functions within general insurance or financial services
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Business Continuity and Operational Resilience practices and experience with ISO 22301 or similar BCM standards
• Excellent crisis management and communication skills, with proven experience of leading Incident Response teams during disruption events
• Experience in/ capable of working and communicating with colleagues at all levels, including Senior Management, using knowledge, experience and credibility to influence and lead change
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (FCA, PRA, Solvency II)
• Experience working with third-party risk and supply chain resilience

Why join us?

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group—where all profits go to charity and good causes.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

What we offer

• A competitive salary - let's discuss it
• Hybrid working
• Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
• Generous annual bonus scheme between 7% and 24%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• Private healthcare, income protection and life assurance, for further benefit details please click apply now.

We are also keen to hear from Business Continuity and Operational resilience contractors. If you are interested in finding out more please email [email protected].

For full job details please click apply now.

Business Continuity Manager - Benefact Group