Risk and Business Continuity Manager

Work for a London university as an interim, part time, Risk and Business Continuity Manager (49,800 to 59,420 per annum, 9 months, Pro rata at 0.6FTE for the duration of the fixed term contract, Central London & hybrid).

As the Risk and Business Continuity Manager, you will achieve the objectives of the University's strategy and to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, the University needs to consider and manage risks while also maximising opportunities that arise. Risk management is therefore a cornerstone of the universities planning, strategy development and management processes.

Business continuity involves planning and preparing for potential risks that could interrupt normal business operations, ensuring that the organisation can continue operating, recover quickly, and minimise damage.

The Risk and Business Continuity Manager is a high-profile role, university-wide in reach. As such, the role requires high-level engagement and influencing skills, a focus on attending to detail and good relationship skills. The post-holder is expected to bring their planning expertise to bear in working with colleagues to align activity in risk management and business continuity, across multiple campuses and disciplines.

The post-holder will work closely with the members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and senior leaders and managers across the University, to sustain a deep understanding of the University and its environment, its strategic ambitions, operating environments and constraints.

The role holder uses their expertise to input as a member of University committees and working groups and to shape the work of the wider directorate. They are part of the SPPU management team and deputise for the Director of SPPU as required.

What we look for

• Good knowledge of risk management & business continuity management either in the context of HE or elsewhere.

What we offer

• Interim, 9 months.
• 49,794 to 59,421 (inclusive of London Supplement).
• Hybrid.
• Central London.
• Part time, part time 0.6FTE.
• Annual Leave is 30 days, plus 8 statutory and 4 additional days during the Christmas holiday period (Pro rata at 0.6FTE for the duration of the fixed term contract).