Incident Planning & Business Continuity Manager IPBCM

Job Title: Incident Planning & Business Continuity Manager
Department: HSSEQ
Location: Hemel Hempstead (hybrid with some travel)

Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where it’s a Great Place to Work!

About BPA:

At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell - two of the world's leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in “Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365” by operating a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.

Our People:

What sets BPA apart is our people. Our clients choose us for our professionalism, capability, and depth of experience. With over a century of combined industry knowledge, our Leadership team is passionate about developing the potential of our staff. We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver ‘best in class’ technical advice and services to our clients.

What's the Job About?

We’re seeking a proactive Incident Planning & Business Continuity Manager to strengthen our emergency preparedness and organisational resilience across COMAH operations and critical national infrastructure. You’ll lead the development and implementation of emergency and continuity plans, coordinate risk assessments, and deliver training and exercises across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and test emergency response and business continuity plans
• Lead risk assessments, business impact analyses, and recovery strategies
• Coordinate with emergency services, regulators, and local resilience forums
• Design and deliver training for incident response and continuity planning
• Serve as the point of contact during incidents and disruptions
• Lead post-incident reviews and embed lessons learned
• Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., COMAH) and monitor emerging threats

What do we need from you:

• Proven experience in Emergency Planning, Business Continuity, Risk Management or other resilience disciplines.
• Prior experience with national legislative frameworks, policies and procedures including COMAH.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions during emergencies.
• Competent in delivering presentations and training
• Strong analytical skills, able to analyse business and technology requirements
• Experience of Resilience Direct software would be advantageous but not essential
• Valid and full driving licence

Basic salary of £48,000 - £52,000 + benefits

What’s on offer:

• Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• 28days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance support scheme
• Tools/Equipment

Apply today and become a vital part of a team that literally Keeps the UK Moving 24/7/365!

Diversity & Inclusion

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that women, people of colour, and other underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.