Business Continuity & Emergency Planning Lead
3–6 Month Contract (FTC or Contingent)
Location: Rugby, UK
We’re supporting a project-based engineering business with operations across multiple sectors (including regulated industries) in their search for an experienced Business Continuity & Emergency Planning Lead. Based in Rugby, this hands-on role focuses on developing and writing robust Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Emergency Contingency Plans (ECP) tailored to a multi-site engineering and manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, write, and deliver comprehensive BCP and ECP documentation
• Translate existing risks, processes, and dependencies into structured, fit-for-purpose plans
• Work with teams across engineering, operations, manufacturing, facilities, quality, sourcing, IT, and leadership
• Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and define recovery priorities
• Build continuity and recovery strategies aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 22301)
• Create detailed emergency response plans for scenarios such as fire, utility loss, and hazardous events
• Document roles, responsibilities, escalation routes, and site-specific protocols
• Facilitate testing, tabletop exercises, and emergency drills
• Support incident response or simulations as required
Skills & Experience:
• Demonstrable experience developing BCP/ECP documentation in a complex operational or engineering-led environment
• Strong understanding of business continuity, crisis management, emergency response, and risk mitigation
• Comfortable working independently and gathering technical information from multiple departments
• Confident engaging with engineering, facilities, safety, and leadership stakeholders
• Familiarity with ISO 22301 or equivalent standards (preferred)
Preferred Background:
• Business continuity or emergency management certification (e.g., CBCI, CBCP)
• Experience within engineering, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar operational settings
• Exposure to H&S, risk, operations, or facilities management beneficial