Risk and Business Continuity Manager na UK Main BU

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We’re now looking for a Risk and Business Continuity Manager to join our Delivery & Operations team!

Working with the Head of Risk and Business Continuity, the role will involve supporting and maturing our risk management framework, business continuity arrangements as well as partnering with the business to embed risk - and business continuity management and plan for business interruption in a collaborative way.  The role will be highly visible and will deal with a large number of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.  

About the Role

• Developing and maintaining a business continuity program, including business impact assessment, administration of mass messaging systems and testing of business continuity plans.  
• Partnering with the business to ensure risks are identified, assessed and escalated appropriately.  
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Crisis Management arrangements, including plan validation and development of new plans where needed. 
• Coordinating business leads in a major incident, including providing reporting to the ExCo and/or executing business continuity plans.
• Supporting the technology teams in the maintenance of the disaster recovery arrangements, in particular how these align to business continuity planning.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Please note, this role may involve occasional unsociable hours.

About You

• Strong experience in business continuity, risk or resilience.
• Previous experience of embedding risk management or business continuity within a business.
• Previous experience in incident response management in either a public or private organisation. 
• Ability to develop creative solutions to bridge control gaps.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to maintain positive and influential working relationships, including persuading and building consensus.
• Resilient and comfortable managing uncertainty.

We’re operating in a hybrid working model with a mix of office based and remote based work. You'll be expected to come into our London office 3 days a week.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

The closing date for applications is 23rd September 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Alice on alice.connor@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. 

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent’s Canal.

Additional Benefits & Policies

We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.