Job profile

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management and business continuity? Ready to make a significant impact?

About Us:  

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us? Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/  

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role:

Key Duties:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Service’s risk management and business continuity approach
• Manage the maintenance of the Business Continuity Plan
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and alignment with our strategic vision and objectives
• Provide risk management training and support to directorates
• Maintain and update the strategic risk register, producing quarterly updates and reports
• Conduct business impact analysis and monitor changes affecting business continuity

About You:

We are looking for someone who has:

• A strategic mindset with a robust background in risk management and business continuity
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Passion for fostering a culture of resilience

Experience and Qualifications:

Experience:

• Leading and managing strategic, organisational risk management functions in a public or private sector service organisation
• Drafting and presenting reports on complex issues at strategic levels within an organisation
• Familiarity with business continuity management principles and practice
• Experience of multi-agency or other partnership working (desirable)
• Presenting in public (desirable)

Qualifications:

• Qualification or professional body membership relevant to risk management, major incident planning, or business continuity
• Full UK valid driving licence as the role requires geographical mobility

The Package:

• Permanent Contract
• Full Time
• 37-hour week
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Good annual leave entitlement
• Employee benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Onsite gym facilities

How to Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

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Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.