Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager

The role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Force Coordination and Resilience Centre as a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager.

The Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Manager is responsible for leading and managing Northumbria Police's Business Continuity Management (BCM) Programme, ensuring the force is prepared to respond effectively to disruption and maintain the delivery of critical policing and support services. The role oversees the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the force's business continuity policies, plans and frameworks, helping to ensure that foreseeable events do not impact the organisation's ability to carry out its essential functions.

Acting as the force's subject matter expert on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR), the post holder will provide professional advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation, promoting awareness, resilience and best practice. Working collaboratively with departments and service areas, they will ensure business continuity arrangements are robust, proportionate and embedded within the culture of Northumbria Police, supporting organisational readiness and effective incident response.