We're on the lookout for a Business Continuity & Resilience Specialist to join the believe housing team on a permanent basis.This is an exciting opportunity if you want to make a real difference. We believe in life without barriers. If you aren't sure you meet 100% of the criteria but think you would be great in this role, don't let that stop you; we would love to hear from you. We're interested in your skills, knowledge and experience, as well as your personal values. We're committed to supporting everyone here at believe housing and being an inclusive organisation.Although this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider part-time, job share and alternative working pattern proposals where possible.We're a family-friendly, flexible employer, and we encourage everyone to 'work the believe way'. For us, this means keeping things simple, doing more of what matters, and removing tasks and processes that don't add value.Where and when you work is flexible depending on the demands of your role, our customers' needs and your individual work preference (as agreed with your manager).Our offices are based in Seaham and Bishop Auckland and although we work flexibly, it is envisaged that this role will require both an offsite and onsite presence as per business need when required.About the RoleThe Business Continuity & Resilience Specialist will have operational responsibility for the development and maintenance of robust, effective and resilient business continuity and emergency planning arrangements across the organisation. You will work with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and in partnership with the Local Resilience Forum (LRF), partners, registered providers and suppliers to continue to develop appropriate risk response plans and collaborative working arrangements.The successful candidate will:Work jointly with the Risk and Assurance Manager in the continued development, implementation, maintenance and review of the business continuity/emergency planning frameworks, plans and processes, ensuring a robust and resilient approach is in place for the recovery of critical business services and functions.Deputise for the Risk and Assurance Manager in the event of a business continuity incident, managing any responsibilities the manager has in business continuity plans in such a scenario.Coordinate and manage the organisation's annual Business Impact Analysis (BIA) review and risk assessment of critical functions with the SLT. Deliver departmental BIA workshops to reassess the adequacy and resilience of business continuity/emergency planning arrangements.Oversight of the implementation of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) revisions and agreed action strategies, predominately from the BIA review.Our people are our greatest asset which is why we value you, encourage you, look after you, and empower you.As well as a competitive salary of £39,441 – £40,712 some of our top benefits and rewards include:31-33 days of annual leaveWorking the believe way allows us to be more agile in the ways we work and creates a great work-life balance.An excellent pension scheme with 27.1% employer contribution. Visit the LGPS member site for more details.Up to four days paid volunteering leave each year.If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then apply now. We're looking forward to hearing from you.Here at believe housing we are a disability confident employer, if you require any adjustments or support throughout our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday, 13 October 2024.All applicants must go through our website.Interview date to be confirmed but likely to be during the week commencing 21 October. Interviews will be held at our head office in Seaham, County Durham.Interested?If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then we're looking forward to hearing from you.
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