Business Continuity Planner

Description

Business Continuity Planner

Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

The Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Business Continuity Planner to lead and mature our Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in alignment with ISO 22301 standards. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring operational resilience internally and across our vast portfolio of programmes, safeguarding mission-critical services and infrastructure.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the BCMS in accordance with ISO 22301
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments across all functions, programmes and bids ensuring alignment with contractual requirements.
• Design and maintain continuity and recovery strategies, including crisis management, business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate and facilitate exercises and simulations, including tabletop and live scenario testing, to validate continuity plans.
• Monitor compliance and readiness, ensuring all plans meet internal audit standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners, including customers, regulatory bodies and special interest groups, to ensure continuity expectations are met.
• Report on BCMS performance, including metrics, gaps, and improvement actions, to senior leadership and governance boards.
• Stay current with evolving threats, technologies, and regulatory changes affecting business continuity throughout our business area

What do we need from you?

• Proven experience in business continuity planning within a defence, government, or critical infrastructure environment.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of ISO 22301 and related standards (e.g., ISO 27001).
• Strong understanding of IT systems, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery principles.
• Experience conducting BIAs, risk assessments, and continuity exercises.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant certification such as Certified Business Continuity Professional or ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor
• Member of the Business Continuity Institute
• Experience of governance, risk and compliance platforms and continuity planning tools.
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

Security Clearance:

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible for Developed Vetting Security Clearance

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Pay Range:

£53,700.00-£68,800.00