Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Manager

Job description

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland's national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.

We are looking for an experienced Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager to work within the IT Planning, Governance & Compliance team. This is a new role in the team and opportunity for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery expert to make the role their own.

The successful candidate will be required to develop, maintain, and monitor compliance of all IT business continuity and disaster recovery policies and procedures across the directorate. To do this, you must be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Embedding business continuity and disaster recovery plans tailored to the organisation's needs and best practices.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ITIL)
• Working with colleagues to ensure regular testing and exercises are carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for enhancements.
• Work and communicate effectively and strategically with a wide range of internal and external colleagues to always ensure clarity of message.

Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level 8 or equivalent (gained through a formal course of education) and/or demonstrate experience of working in a technical role within a business continuity and disaster recovery environment. Also, role model the behaviours associated with SQA's values (Trusted, Progressive, and Enabling) to develop and sustain a productive and positive culture.

SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent whilst also offering hybrid working to most roles. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday. Find out more here: SQA Benefits

If you think you've got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below.

SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community.

Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn dealasach le na h-amasan sa Phlana Cànain Nàiseanta Ghàidhlig ( SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan, and we are committed to the aims of the National Gaelic Language Plan

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.

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