Business Continuity Coordinator

We are seeking a proactive Business Continuity Coordinator to provide expert advice, oversight and support across Business Continuity and Incident Management processes. This role ensures the clarity, maintenance and effectiveness of our Incident Management Plans, working closely with stakeholders across the business.

The ideal candidate will operate independently, build strong relationships at all levels, and bring prior experience in Business Continuity and/or Incident Management.

Key Responsibilities Business Continuity & Incident Management Support
Provide advice and guidance in line with Business Continuity policies and relevant standards.
Support business functions in compiling BIA (Business Impact Analysis) and BCP (Business Continuity Plan) content.
Develop strong relationships to embed Business Continuity awareness at operational levels.
Communicate emerging risks and Single Points of Failure for inclusion in the BC Risk Register.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
Support Business Continuity Working Group meetings and track actions.
Contribute to business planning and continuous improvement activities within Business Continuity.
Deputise for the Business Continuity Manager when required.
Act as a member of the Silver Control Emergency Team, including duties as Silver Scribe.

Training, Communication & Awareness
Arrange and coordinate e-learning and in-person Business Continuity training.
Maintain all Business Continuity media, including training packages, intranet content and internal communications.
Promote Business Continuity practices across the organisation.

Systems, Tools & Documentation
Update and maintain the Emergency Contact List in line with GDPR regulations.
Manage updates to the Everbridge Mass Notification tool and ensure effective automated messaging.
Collaborate with Control Teams to develop Everbridge forms and task lists for online incident management.
Audit and update Emergency Control Centre boxes to ensure resilience and document availability.
Support alignment of key Business Continuity processes across UK sites.

Skills & Experience Required
Experience in a Business Continuity and/or Incident Management role.
Skilled at influencing stakeholders and building collaborative relationships.
Strong analytic skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
Competent user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy