Business Continuity and Resilience Officer
Posted 10 hours 52 minutes ago by We Manage Jobs(WMJobs)
Join Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) and play a vital role in strengthening our ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruption. We are looking for a forward thinking, motivated individual to become our next Business Continuity & Resilience Officer, working within the Risk Management and Assurance (RM&A) Team.
If you want to play a pivotal role in protecting lives and reducing harm, enhancing community resilience, and maintaining critical services, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow into a critical role that supports the service's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events.
About the OrganisationWarwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) is a county fire and rescue service operating under the governance of Warwickshire County Council (WCC). As a key component of the county's emergency response infrastructure, WFRS is committed to protecting communities through prevention, protection, response, and resilience services. The service works in close partnership with local authorities, emergency services, and community stakeholders to ensure the safety and resilience of Warwickshire's residents and environment.
About the TeamThe RM&A Team plays a pivotal role in organisational development with responsibilities including risk management, organisational assurance and evaluation, debriefing, and continuous learning and improvement. As part of the team, you will help embed a culture of organisational resilience across the Service, working closely with internal departments, senior leaders, and external partners, to design, test, and improve business continuity arrangements that protect both our people and the communities we serve. You will also have the chance to lead innovative projects, contribute to multi agency collaboration, and support real world incident responses.
About the RoleThis is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and making a real difference in public service. As part of the RM&A Team, you will be at the heart of organisational resilience, helping ensure critical services continue to operate during challenges such as cyber incidents, severe weather, and major emergencies.
Responsibilities- Designing, testing, and improving business continuity arrangements.
- Collaborating with internal teams, senior leaders, and external partners.
- Leading debriefs and embedding continuous learning across the Service.
- Supporting multi agency planning, including active participation in the Warwickshire Local Resilience Forum (WLRF) to help strengthen multi agency resilience and the county's preparedness for a range of risks.
- Driving innovative projects and contributing to real world incident response.
This is more than a job; it is a chance to make a meaningful impact in public service. Whether you are an experienced professional or looking to grow into the role, we offer a developmental pathway supported by mentoring and access to professional qualifications, such as certification through the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). You will be working in a supportive, flexible, and inclusive environment, where WFRS is proudly committed to upholding the National Fire Chief Council Core Code of Ethics.
Key Requirements- Knowledge, experience and understanding of Business Continuity, including a relevant certification in Business Continuity (Member of Business Continuity Institute, MBCI) or equivalent, or prepared to work towards this.
- Experience conducting business impact analyses and risk assessments.
- Understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, other related legislation and the work of local authorities and the emergency services.
- Experience of producing mid- and long-term plans, managing risk assessments, conducting business impact analysis, and developing business continuity plans.
- Understanding of Category 1 and 2 responder roles.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the DBS code of practice. The Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
For guidance or informal discussion of the role, please contact Sally Bentley, Community Risk Management Plan Development Officer, on or email .
Closing InformationClosing Date: 1st December 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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