Head of Business Continuity and Major Incident Planning

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Estates & Campus Services, this critical role will lead the business continuity, incident management and operational resilience support for the University. This will include the development, review and implementation of University of Lancashire's business continuity programmes and emergency planning frameworks and will be instrumental in supporting the introduction of the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (more commonly known as Martyns Law) across the University.

You will work with leaders across the organisation to develop effective business continuity plans and ensure appropriate emergency management plans, structures and processes are in place in preparation for, or in the event of, an incident. This role has line management responsibility for the University Risk & Resilience Officer.

About you:

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and also have experience of working in the field of emergency management and Business Continuity; ideally with experience of working within the Higher Education sector. You should be able to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels and be able to manage competing demands. With the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, due to come into force in April 2027, you will have knowledge of the Act and a clear understanding of its requirements.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.