Your Role:
While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to:
- Evaluating potential threats to the business, encompassing physical security and cyber threats, and conducting assessments on vulnerabilities and impact analysis to establish exposure to these risks, and using this information to create mitigation strategies
- Developing business continuity plans, to support the continuation of operations after a disruptive event, and ensure these are tested regularly and that business impact analysis is undertaken to support recovery strategies
- Ensuring all vendors and third parties associated with the business are aligned with the ITSCM strategies, and that risks are assessed and managed in collaboration with the Third-Party Risk Manager and ensuring that appropriate measures are in place
- Identifying crisis scenarios and implementing procedures for response and crisis management, ensuring that internal teams and stakeholders are coordinated and communicated with during crises.
- Monitoring security threats to both premises and people, and making sure the business is compliant with regulatory requirements surrounding these
- Delivering training material for employees on crisis response and business continuity to ensure that operations continue running as seamlessly as possible, and this training should include drills and simulations to ensure maximum preparation
- Making sure the business is compliant with laws, regulations and standards in relation to protection and resilience, and ensuring that external auditors are communicated with as needed
- Seeking ways to continuously improve the protection and resilience activities of the business, setting KPIs as needed to monitor performance and reporting on progress for senior management
You MUST Have:
Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:
- Exposure to a fully regulated sector/industry
- At least 5 years' experience in risk management or business continuity
- Specifical knowledge of crisis management practices, the development of resilience and protection strategies
- Leadership abilities with cross-functional teams within a crisis setting
- Technical knowledge of physical security systems, cybersecurity principles and emergency response protocols
- Familiarity with ISO 22301, 27001 and NIST
Your Opportunity:
As a leading insurance business within its niche sector, this business has had a successful period of growth and transformation within the last few years and continue to have excellent growth plans for the foreseeable future, making it an exciting time to join the business. The position holder will be responsible for overseeing the resilience of the business, identifying potential risk and ensuring the business has robust procedures and strategies in place to support the business through any crisis, to keep critical operations up and running.
For the successful candidate, this company are offering an excellent starting salary in the region of £65,000 which will also accompany a peripheral package that will include a strong holiday allocation, pension and a plethora of other rewards. While in this role, the successful candidate can expect the ongoing and wholesome support from senior management and peers in order to develop their skills and progress within the company. As the company continues to grow over the next few years there will be stable room for career growth, highlighting a rewarding and hands on opportunity.
If this excellent opportunity interests you, then please don't hesitate to apply today!