Business Continuity Manager 3-Month FTC

Next is a data and technologyled growth consultancy that employs nearly people across offices in countries Within our family of consultancies and marketing businesses (our brands) we focus on solving our clients growth problems

We are looking for an experienced Business Continuity Manager who is immediately availableto join our team on a month fixedterm contract basis Reporting to our Group Head of Risk and Compliance you will oversee the development implementation and maintenance of our business continuity plans You will play a critical role in helping our organisation develop and deploy its BCP strategy across the Head Office and our Brands

Working with operational teams across our Head office and the Brands you will assist in defining developing documenting and testing an effective strategy to help us prepare for and minimise disruption to our services in the event of a business continuity event

The ability to foster relationships and a talent for inspiring collaboration among brands and individuals with diverse objectives will be key factors contributing to success in this role

• Build on the existing draft Business Continuity framework and develop a comprehensive business continuity plan in collaboration with key stakeholders and brands

• Identify critical business functions processes and resources and prioritise them for continuity planning

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities that could impact business operations

• Analyse the impact of disruptions on the Next Group and recommend risk mitigation strategies

• Implement strategies and measures to safeguard critical functions and ensure the groups ability to operate during disruptions

• Coordinate with Group IT Risk & Compliance DPO and other relevant departments to integrate technology and infrastructure considerations into continuity plans

• Develop an effective incident management plan and communication strategy

• Establish effective communication channels to disseminate information during emergencies

• Conduct training sessions and awareness programs for employees to ensure understanding of business continuity plans and their roles in the event of a disruption

• Conduct drills and simulations to evaluate the organisations readiness to respond to various scenarios

• Set up and maintain detailed documentation of business continuity plans risk assessments and incident response procedures

• Collaborate with internal departments external partners and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with industry standards and compliance requirements

• A bachelors degree in Business Continuity Risk Management Business Administration or a related field An advanced degree or certification (eg CBCP Certified Business Continuity Professional)

• Experience with business continuity planning and disaster recovery in a managerial role

• Experience with risk management principles and methodologies

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders

• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements

• Excellent salary

• % matched pension contributions

• days annual leave

• Green Car scheme that saves you up to % on the cost of driving an electric car with a wide variety of cars to choose from

• Group Life insurance

• Flexible working

• Career progression

• Open and collaborative workplace culture

At Next our people are our biggest investment and greatest asset Whether its creativity or analytical insight we always look for people with a genuine passion for what they do a desire to succeed and always endeavour to find new ways of working with clients

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce We uphold and celebrate our differences We do not discriminate

Regardless of your colour race ancestry national origin citizenship social background religion gender identity sexual orientation age marital status disability or veteran status you are welcome to join us Just bring your whole self