Resilience Graduate
Resilience Graduate
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Job Description
WHAT IS ON OFFER
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate to join our Resilience team here in Liverpool. It is an exciting time to join our Governance Risk & Compliance department as it has grown considerably over the past five years and plays an increasingly more important role in the decision-making process across the business. Youll be part of a highly motivated and innovative team that helps reduce and redirect potential financial client and marketplace service delivery people and compliance impacts.
The Resilience Graduate will play a key role in supporting the development and maintenance of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) coordinating emergency response arrangements and contributing to the wider organisational resilience agenda. This is a hands-on role suitable for a highly motivated individual looking to build a career in resilience risk and business continuity. You will gain experience across multiple business areas supporting exercises training and business impact assessments in a global fast-moving organisation.
ABOUT US
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals solid fuels and agriculture industries.
We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities technology and people.Click here to find out more about AHK.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Required Competencies
- Demonstrates the ability to multitask and respond effectively to change.
- Shows a supportive and inclusive approach with a strong commitment to equality diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Displays strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness empathy and the ability to build positive relationships and navigate sensitive situations professionally.
- Remains highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Adapts well to ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Engages confidently with stakeholders at all levels and works collaboratively across departments.
- Applies strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Maintains a growth mindset and a willingness to learn.
- Proactive self-starting approach and manages workload independently.
- Understands the principles of business continuity emergency response or risk management.
- Has familiarity with ISO 22301 or similar resilience standards.
- Possesses knowledge and/or experience in coordinating or supporting training exercises or workshops.
- Shows interest in or is working towards professional accreditation in business continuity (e.g. CBCI).
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the delivery of Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) across departments.
- Assist with the development maintenance and updating of Incident Management Business Continuity and Emergency Response Plans.
- Help plan organise and deliver training and exercise sessions.
- Contribute to the facilitation and continuous improvement of the Emergency Response and Recovery Programme.
- Capture learnings from incidents and exercises to enhance resilience practices across the organisation.
- Liaise with teams across the business to promote a strong culture of resilience and preparedness.
- Assist in documenting and tracking resilience actions and audit requirements.
- Provide input into risk registers and support cross-functional risk management initiatives.
- Support additional GRC-related activities such as Travel Risk Management Lessons Management and Climate Resilience.
Required Qualifications
- 2:1 degree in any subject.
Required Languages
- English (essential).
- Other languages are advantageous (e.g. Spanish Mandarin French).
Travel Requirements
- Travel as required both domestically and internationally. Some travel may be required to support business continuity and emergency planning across other AHK locations.
- Must have a valid passport and the ability to obtain visas as necessary.
BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Employment Type
Full-Time
