Head of Business Continuity and Major Incident Planning

We are seeking an enthusiastic Head of Business Continuity, and Major Incident Planning to work in our Corporate Compliance Directorate and reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Compliance.  You will be a self-starter, with a proactive approach with an ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. 

You will be educated to degree standard or equivalent and require initiative, excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be confident presenting to both large and small groups face to face. You will possess strong analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills and the ability to use ICT packages effectively and communicate through all media with confidence. 

You will be required to deal with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature, liaising with senior staff and external partners. Team working and flexibility are paramount as well as the ability to monitor the effectiveness of procedures. 

Personal attributes include a proactive and professional approach, good organisational capabilities, ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to work under pressure.

Staff Benefits

You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.

We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

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