Post: Business Continuity ManagerSalary: £56,071 per annumGrade: FRS FSalary range: £56,071 – £72,802 per annumContract type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeApplication closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 08 January 2026London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non‑operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front‑line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).An opportunity has arisen in Operational Resilience for an experienced Business Continuity Manager. The successful candidate will lead on the development, maintenance and management of LFB’s business continuity framework, including the implementation of business continuity processes and procedures. They will provide best practice advice to educate and enable the organisation to fulfil its strategic business continuity responsibilities at all levels. The role includes line management responsibility for two Business Continuity Officers.The Business Continuity Manager will be required to work with heads of service and other senior managers to improve and maintain business continuity in its widest sense. They will be required to provide guidance and specialist business continuity support to managers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the London Fire Brigade continues to meet statutory requirements under the Civil Contingencies Act. They must also ensure they develop business continuity capacity and capability whilst providing business impact analysis and other relevant information to support the business continuity function.Applicants must hold a recognised professional or academic business continuity qualification (and/or equivalent experience). We are happy to consider qualifications in related disciplines if they include specific modules on business continuity.We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.EligibilityApplicants must hold a recognised professional or academic business continuity qualification (and/or equivalent experience). We are happy to consider qualifications in related disciplines if they include specific modules on business continuity.Assessment OverviewStage 1To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up‑to‑date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:A summary of your previous experience in a Business Continuity Manager (or equivalent) role and details of any relevant qualifications (professional/academic).Experience of leading, collaborating and working with others from across a large, complex organisation to promote, improve and drive ownership of business continuity.Strong written communication skills with the ability to write reports, complex correspondence and briefing notes to senior managers in relation to business continuity.Excellent organisational skills in order to plan and manage own and team workloads, conflicting priorities, and ensure targets are met.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.Stage 2The assessment will consist of the following:Preparation of an unseen task (45 minutes)Interview panel (45 minutes)Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 02 February 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.Additional InformationBenefits of working for the London Fire Brigade26 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysAdditional leave between Christmas Day and New YearFamily (including maternity) leave and emergency support leaveHybrid working is available, subject to business need.Free access to the Brigade gymUse of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisersFree counsellingSeason ticket loansJoin social networks including our Equality Support GroupsContributory pension schemeCycle to work schemeStaff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discountsOpportunity to access affordable accommodationCriminal records checkIn line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. #J-18808-Ljbffr