Risk & Business Continuity Officer Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Fire and Resc

Position: Risk & Business Continuity Officer Buckinghamshire The Buckinghamshire Fire and Resc[...]
## Description Drive operational continuity in one of the UK’s most vital emergency services.
Risk & Business Continuity Officer    Job reference: VAC 00 04 04

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
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role    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.

Key Duties:

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)    About You    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 & Qualifications Required

Experience:

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

Qualifications:

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. xjnqpsq    Abatement and Protected Pension:
If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s 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

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