Business Continuity Lead; OSI-ICS--LD

Overview

Business Continuity Lead (OSI-ICS--LD) – Contract

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers work on the fundamental structure of the universe using the world’s largest scientific instruments. The role strengthens CERN’s organisational resilience by leading and coordinating business continuity activities across the Organization.

Working in the Improvement, Continuity and Sustainability (OSI-ICS) Group within the Organisational Support and Improvement (OSI) Department, you will contribute to the consolidation of CERN’s approach to risk management, crisis preparedness and business continuity within an integrated governance framework.

• Develop, implement and maintain CERN’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework, in alignment with CERN policies, international standards and good practice.
• Facilitate and coordinate the identification and analysis of critical activities, dependencies, vulnerabilities and recovery requirements with process and service owners.
• Coordinate and support the development of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery arrangements across departments and functions.
• Contribute to the integration of business continuity management with CERN’s enterprise risk management and crisis management activities.
• Design, organise and lead continuity exercises, simulations and stress tests; analyse outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice to management and stakeholders on continuity strategies, disruption preparedness, recovery capabilities and resilience measures.
• Develop guidance, methodologies, tools and training to build business continuity awareness, culture and capabilities across CERN.
• Monitor, review and report on the effectiveness of business continuity arrangements and maturity.
• Contribute to organisational resilience initiatives and continuous improvement activities within OSI-ICS.
• Perform other tasks as required for fulfilment of the Business Continuity Lead function.

• Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Business Continuity Management, Risk Management, Engineering, Legal, Organisational Resilience, Information Systems or a related field.
• While not mandatory, a recognised professional certification in business continuity or resilience management (e.g., ISO 22301, BCI, DRII) would be an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in business continuity management, organisational resilience or risk management in a complex organisation.
• Experience in conducting business impact analyses and developing continuity and recovery strategies.
• Ability to work transversally across organisational boundaries and engage with diverse stakeholders to lead change.
• Experience in designing and facilitating exercises, workshops or training activities is desirable.
• Experience in an international, technical or research environment is an asset.
• Continuity and availability management, including standards, methodologies and best practices.
• Process analysis, definition and improvement; change management; project management; risk and crisis management.
• Demonstrated abilities in achieving results, teamwork, self-management, knowledge sharing and effective communication.

Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission and is a value of the Organization. Applications from all Member States and Associate Member States are welcome.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible; applications should normally reach us no later than 13.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST
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Contract type:
Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours:

40 hours per week

Job Flexibility:
Hybrid

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: OSI-ICS--LD

Field of work:
Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)

Benchmark

Job Title:

Business Process Analyst

• A competitive salary (tax free), increasing with experience.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Comprehensive health insurance (self, spouse and children) and CERN Pension Fund membership.
• Family, child and infant allowances depending on circumstances.
• Relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on circumstances.
• Possibility to extend contract up to 8 years with eligibility for indefinite tenure.