Business Continuity Lead

Business Continuity Lead

Permanent

Manchester - Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + benefits

Shape resilience. Protect what matters. Make an impact.

Harvey Nash is proud to be partnered with a leading UK-based IT infrastructure provider. We're currently looking to recruit an experienced Business Continuity Lead, based in Manchester, to play a pivotal role in strengthening organisational resilience and ensuring critical operations can withstand and recover from disruption. This is a fantastic opportunity to help mature a well-established Business Continuity function, influence stakeholders across the business, and maintain alignment with ISO 22301.

Reporting to the Business Continuity Manager, you'll take ownership of key business continuity activities - from risk assessment and business impact analysis through to exercising, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and partners to embed a strong culture of preparedness and resilience across the organisation.

This role suits someone who enjoys collaboration, thrives on continuous improvement, and wants to make a tangible difference in a growing, dynamic environment.

• Lead the ongoing development and improvement of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in line with ISO 22301
• Conduct and maintain risk assessments and business impact analyses (BIA)
• Develop, review, and test business continuity and recovery plans
• Plan, facilitate, and document exercises, simulations, and post-incident reviews
• Manage business continuity documentation and audit evidence
• Engage with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and third parties to strengthen resilience
• Promote business continuity training and a culture of preparedness
• Monitor regulatory and risk changes and report insights to senior stakeholders
• Support incident response and drive continuous improvement

• 5+ years' hands‑on experience in business continuity (BIA, risk assessment, planning, testing)
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 22301 and experience maintaining or auditing a BCMS
• ISO 22301 Internal Auditor certification (preferred)
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience assessing supplier and third‑party continuity capabilities
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and workshop facilitation
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working independently
• Awareness of IT, cyber security, and regulatory considerations (desirable)

You will be joining a collaborative, supportive organisation that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role offers real visibility, influence, and the chance to shape how resilience is embedded across the business - while continuing to grow your own expertise.

If you are an experienced Business Continuity Lead, looking for a move to an organisation where you can really make a difference, then I would like to hear from you.

Please apply directly online, and if your application is successful, one of the team will be in touch.