Business Continuity Manager
Job Introduction
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.
Reporting to the Risk, Governance and Business Assurance Manager within the DDaT CIO's office, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring DDaT is resilient and able to react to threats that may impact us enabling the operational railway by providing the IT & Telecom services our customers need.
The role will include compliance to Network Rail’s Business Continuity Standard and implemented within the overarching DDaT Business Continuity Plan and non-operational functions under the role accountability working closely with colleagues in IT and Telecoms Operations to assure that the outputs from these functions align to the overall framework and to actively apply the Business Continuity processes to other DDaT functions.
The health of our BCM framework is a key indicator to our overall Business Assurance
Main Responsibility
Working with Route Services (RS), DDaT IT and Telecoms Operations resilience stakeholders and functional management lead, manage the application of the Network Rail Business Continuity Management Framework, and strategies to in DDaT.
What will you be doing?
The role involves aligning and developing business continuity plans (BCP) within the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) department by engaging with operational functions and ensuring consistency with other BCPs. It includes working with project teams to integrate continuity planning, staying updated through regular meetings, and responding to feedback. Responsibilities include scheduling and conducting reviews, tests, and exercises in line with Network Rail's assurance framework, completing Business Impact Analysis (excluding IT & Telecoms), and creating a BCP that aligns with the overall strategy. Collaboration with the Risk, Governance & Business Assurance Manager and IT & Telecoms stakeholders is also required to ensure alignment with DDaT's governance and compliance strategy.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of standards, principles and practices of crisis management, business continuity and resilience preparedness.
- Committed to principles and practices of business continuity developed in industry or government department(s) and acted as champion for business continuity persuading others of its value as a ‘business enabler’ in the Rail industry.
- Adopter of risk-based strategies and processes, able to: make assessments and recommendations; champion improvement aligned with objectives.
- A determined and confident communicator with strong influencing skills, able to: discuss sensitive matters appropriately with stakeholders both internal and external.
- Must have robust planning and information management skills complimented with the ability to draft and author policies, processes and plans regarding business continuity activities.
- Able to set, objectives and priorities in order to deliver to a programme of work and balance these with challenging deadlines.
Desirable
- Skills with a range of technologies/tools for business continuity planning and execution.
- Qualifications related to national/sector resilience, business continuity, or process design.
- Membership of professional institutions/cadres involved with transport and security, engineering and technology, or audit and compliance
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
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Package Description
Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours.
Location: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes / Manchester
Closing date: 30th July 2024
Interviews will take place W/C 19th August 2024, these will be held Virtually
Band & Salary: Band 3B (£46,701 - £52,538)
About the Company
We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
We offer excellent benefits, including:
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
Up to 75% off leisure travel.
️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Plus, more….
Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.
We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users. As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd