IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Manager
Permanent
London/Hybrid - 3 days per week on site
Up to £91,500

An opportunity for an accomplished IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Manager has arisen with a leading global law firm client of ours.

As an IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Manager, you will lead the global IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery program to uplift services, risk identification & management. You will be responsible for continuous improvement activities which underpin the efficient return to service in the event of a catastrophic failure in services.

Key responsibilities:

- Oversee the creation, implementation, and communication of IT business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Maintain, test, and improve IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans and documentation.
- Develop accreditation plans for IT Business Continuity, aiming for standards such as ISO22301.
- Serve as the IT subject matter expert for client inquiries, RFPs, and during internal and external audits.
- Evaluate new or changed IT continuity requirements, proposing business cases if necessary.
- Develop, in conjunction with senior management, the annual test schedule to include technical recovery tests and tabletop exercises.

Required Experience:

- Substantial proven experience in BCDR role.
- Membership of BCI or DRII or a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP).
- Previous experience of IT risk assessment.
- Previous business analyst experience.
- Strong vision that is aligned to delivering business goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with, lead and influence key stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organisational, planning, prioritising and execution skills.
- Proven ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal skills, along with demonstrated presentation skills.

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business