Business Continuity Lead

CompanyHarvey Nash

LocationManchester Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/9/2026

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Management consultants and business analysts

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£50,200 (£25.74 per hour)

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Description

Business Continuity Lead

Permanent

Manchester - Hybrid

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Shape resilience. Protect what matters. Make an impact.

Harvey Nash is proud to be partnered with a leading UK-based IT infrastructure provider. We’re currently looking to recruit an experienced Business Continuity Lead, based in Manchester, to play a pivotal role in strengthening organisational resilience and ensuring critical operations can withstand and recover from disruption. This is a fantastic opportunity to help mature a well-established Business Continuity function, influence stakeholders across the business, and maintain alignment with ISO 22301.

Reporting to the Business Continuity Manager, you’ll take ownership of key business continuity activities — from risk assessment and business impact analysis through to exercising, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and partners to embed a strong culture of preparedness and resilience across the organisation.

This role suits someone who enjoys collaboration, thrives on continuous improvement, and wants to make a tangible difference in a growing, dynamic environment.

What you’ll be doing as Business Continuity Lead:

Lead the ongoing development and improvement of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in line with ISO 22301
Conduct and maintain risk assessments and business impact analyses (BIA)
Develop, review, and test business continuity and recovery plans
Plan, facilitate, and document exercises, simulations, and post-incident reviews
Manage business continuity documentation and audit evidence
Engage with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and third parties to strengthen resilience
Promote business continuity training and a culture of preparedness
Monitor regulatory and risk changes and report insights to senior stakeholders
Support incident response and drive continuous improvement

What we’re looking for in our Business Continuity Lead:

5+ years’ hands-on experience in business continuity (BIA, risk assessment, planning, testing)
Strong working knowledge of ISO 22301 and experience maintaining or auditing a BCMS
ISO 22301 Internal Auditor certification (preferred)

Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Experience assessing supplier and third-party continuity capabilities

Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and workshop facilitation

Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working independently

Awareness of IT, cyber security, and regulatory considerations (desirable)

Why join us as our Business Continuity Lead?

You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive organisation that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role offers real visibility, influence, and the chance to shape how resilience is embedded across the business — while continuing to grow your own expertise.

If you are an experienced Business Continuity Lead, looking for a move to an organisation where you can really make a difference, then I would like to hear from you.

Please apply directly online, and if your application is successful, one of the team will be in touch.