Risk & Business Continuity Officer

Drive operational continuity in one of the UK’s most vital emergency services.

Job reference : VAC
000404

Location :
Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD

Salary : £35,921 - £36,570 Per Annum

Contract :
Permanent

Hours :
Full Time, 37 hours per week

Package :
Local Government Pension Scheme | Good annual leave entitlement | Employee benefits | Employee Assistance Programme | Occupational Health | Onsite gym facilities

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community.

As the Risk and Business Continuity Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our resilience strategy ensuring the Service is prepared for emergencies, major incidents, and operational disruptions. You’ll lead the development and maintenance of our Business Continuity Management Framework, while also supporting the organisation’s approach to risk identification, mitigation, and assurance.

• Develop, review, and maintain Business Continuity Plans across departments.
• Lead regular testing and exercising of continuity plans, capturing lessons learned.
• Support risk owners in identifying and managing risks.
• Provide assurance reporting on risk and continuity to senior leadership.
• Represent the Service at external forums, including the Local Resilience Forum.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on risk and continuity across the organisation.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation and standards (e.g. Civil Contingencies Act 2004, ISO 22301, ISO 31000).

We are looking for someone who has:

• Background in business continuity and / or risk management.
• Proactive and detail‑oriented approach.
• Skills in developing and maintaining continuity plans.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable plans.
• Experience in delivering training sessions.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices (e.g. Civil Contingencies Act 2004, ISO BC 22301, ISO 31000).

• Experience in resilience planning, risk management and Business Continuity.
• Experience in Quality Assurance.
• Proven track record of producing clear and concise reports.
• Experience in confidently delivering presentations and training sessions.

• Certificate in Business Continuity Management and / or Risk Management or a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline.
• Full, UK valid driving licence, as the role requires geographical mobility for multi‑agency activities.

Closing date : 1st February 2026

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact our HR Team.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check.

If you are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

No agencies please.