Job Description
About Your New Employer My client works on behalf of the government, collaborating with communities and local agencies to promote social inclusion and foster local and community development. This is achieved by managing funding and offering support for programs focused on Social Inclusion and Equality, Inclusive Employment and Enterprise, and Early Learning and Care About Your New Job As a Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the resilience of my clients operations, ensuring their ability to continue functioning during critical incidents or disruptions. You will be a key advisor to the Executive Management Team and a close collaborator with the Corporate Risk Manager. Your expertise will guide the development of business continuity strategies, ensure effective communication during crises, and oversee the regular testing of contingency plans. This role is integral to maintaining the organization's operations and mitigating risks across all departments. Your New Role In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and refining the business continuity strategy by analysing potential risks and impacts across various functions. You will work closely with ICT and other stakeholders to develop and implement detailed recovery plans. A significant part of your duties will involve leading risk assessments, coordinating incident responses, and managing communication protocols during emergencies. You will also oversee regular testing and training sessions to ensure readiness. Maintaining thorough documentation, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement will be key aspects of your responsibilities. What Skills You Need To be successful in this role, you will have: Degree or 3rd level professional qualification (QQI Level 8 or higher) in a relevant discipline Minimum four years demonstrable experience in similar role at a large organisation working in the area of Business Continuity Planning and/or risk management in a complex business environment. Understanding of corporate governance processes and procedures, and assurance frameworks for compliance with regulatory requirements. Ability to prioritise own workload and plan BCP strategy based on own evaluation of priorities. Clear understanding of risk management processes and integration of mitigation plans. Whats on Offer Attractive Salary and wider benefits Exceptional career progression opportunities Whats Next Apply now by clicking the Apply Now" button or email me, Ellie Gavin at Or if the job isnt quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch Why Apply Through Sigmar? Well help manage your job hunt, strengthen your interview skills and tidy up your CV Well provide you with an overview of the jobs market within your industry and help you tailor your jobs search Gain access to exclusive roles that are not advertised elsewhere Skills: Risk Management Corporate Governance Strategy Development Risk Assessment Benefits: Paid Holidays Pension Life Assurance