Business Continuity Officer

Salary: £33,088 – £35,690 per annum plus excellent benefits

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week (min two days in the office however could be more depending on business needs).

Closing Date: 18th November 2024 

Interview Date: 29th November 2024 

Overview of role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Continuity Officer to join our team supporting the delivery of our business continuity and cyber resilience programme. You'll be working closely with a range of teams to support our organisational resilience workstreams

 You will act as the subject matter expert in business continuity, creating a number of business continuity plans and effectively promoting business continuity awareness to colleagues.

Main job responsibilities:

• Complete business impact assessments, business continuity and emergency plans for service areas within whg.
• Support the integration of business continuity and IT disaster recovery arrangements alongside IT colleagues.
• Liaise with team leads and core business areas to gain knowledge and understanding of their service area delivery and the risks that could disrupt delivery.
• Maintain an electronic record of plan changes and all recommended findings on whg’s lessons learnt log. 
• Support the Head of Building Safety in arranging and undertaking service area business continuity testing to validate and review existing documentation.
• Administration and updating of whg’s crisis communications tool.
• Raise and report any significant issues identified to the Head of Building Safety as appropriate.
• Provide programme delivery updates and reports to governance and assurance groups as required.
• Keep up to date with relevant business continuity guidance, news and trends, gathering operational insight and intelligence that can impact or enhance what we do.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has obtained a relevant degree in Emergency Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Management or similar. 
• Has or be willing to work towards achieving a Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI). 
• Membership of a relevant professional body (BCI, EPS or similar). 
• Experience working within a business continuity function, with experience of creating robust business continuity and resilience plans.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with and advise colleagues at all levels. 
• Is IT literate in using Microsoft systems including, Outlook, Teams, Word and able to use other IT applications or databases.
• Holds a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with suitable business insurance (preferred not essential).
• Has excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

What’s in it for you?

whg is an organisation that is all about supporting a positive culture for colleagues and enabling people to bring their best to work each and every day. We support a flexible approach to work and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Working for whg means you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• A range of shopping and leisure discounts
• 27 days annual leave (plus three days for Christmas shut down)
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Access to the annual leave purchase scheme
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
• Access to a choice of two great pension schemes including the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Automatic membership of Colleague Voice
• A health cash plan
• A friendly office environment
• Access to a car leasing scheme
• A culture that really does aim to create a place for all colleagues regardless of job role.

About us

At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our website at #removed# to learn more and apply.