Business Continuity Risk Manager
Location: Headquarters, Northallerton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Salary: PO 6-9, £47,046 - £50,949
Closing Date: 11:55pm on 2nd November
Role Profile – Business Continuity Risk Manager.pdf
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced and proactive Business Continuity Risk Manager to join our Corporate Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving forward business continuity and risk management in North Yorkshire Police, while embedding a strong culture of business continuity and risk management across the organisation.
Working within the Inspection and Strategic Planning function, you will provide expert advice to senior leaders, develop and maintain our Business Continuity Management framework, and support the ongoing development of organisational risk management.
This is a highly influential role that requires excellent stakeholder management skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex information into practical solutions that strengthen organisational resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and continuously develop North Yorkshire Police's Business Continuity Management programme in line with ISO 22301 standards.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on business continuity planning to senior leaders and stakeholders.
- Coordinate, maintain and develop corporate business continuity arrangements across the organisation.
- Design, deliver and evaluate business continuity exercises and testing programmes.
- Lead debriefs following business continuity incidents and ensure lessons learned are embedded into future planning.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders to ensure business continuity plans remain effective and relevant.
- Identify opportunities for improvement through analysis of incidents, exercises and emerging risks.
- Represent North Yorkshire Police at local and national forums, conferences and partnership meetings.
- Undertake environmental and horizon scanning to identify developments that may impact organisational resilience.
- Deputise for the Risk Manager when required.
- Facilitate risk management workshops and support departments in maintaining effective risk registers.
- Assist in developing and strengthening the organisation's risk management framework.
- Provide regular reports, updates and recommendations to governance boards and senior decision-makers.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven track record in business continuity management.
- Strong knowledge of business continuity principles, frameworks and best practice.
- The ability to influence and build effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience producing high-quality reports, presentations and recommendations for diverse audiences.
- Experience in contingency planning.
- Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- The Business Continuity Institute Certificate in Business Continuity, or be actively working towards achieving it
Desirable:
- Membership of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), or willingness to work towards membership.
- Significant experience of risk management within a public sector environment.
- Knowledge of corporate risk management frameworks and governance.
Why Join Us?
Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.
We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
- Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Health Cash Plan
- Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
- Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
- Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
- Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
- Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
- Hold a full UK manual driving licence
- Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
- Meet residency requirements for vetting:
- MV Level Vetting – minimum 5 years UK residency
Your Application
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.
While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.
Safer Recruitment
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.
Interviews are scheduled to take place: 10th & 11th November 2026
We look forward to receiving your online application.
