Job summaryThis is an interesting and varied role, where two days are rarely the same. Being a Business Continuity Manager gives you the chance to work closely with a wide range of people across the organisation. The job will involve you taking responsibility for the resilience of specific departments and centres, allowing you to set the agenda in your areas, with the support of the team as needed.This is a chance for you to develop your contingency knowledge in a complex organisation, whilst helping important work that ultimately delivers products that can be literally life changing for patients. As part of a small, close-knit team there is the chance to develop your skills across the business continuity agenda, including response, emergency planning and supply chain audit. The post holder will deliver training, facilitate exercises, and represent NHSBT with external stakeholders, and there will also be a need to engage and influence senior management.The post holder therefore will require excellent presentational skills, both verbal and written. You will to be a creative thinker and be proactive in implementing the BC System, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.Main duties of the jobIn this role with the Business Continuity team, your duties will include:Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in support of plan preparation, training and exercising and undertake project work as necessary.Managing the day-to-day Resilience and Emergency Preparedness (Business Continuity and Emergency Planning) requirements of NHSBT.Ensuring compliance with legislation, DHSC requirements, adopted standards, and best practice, to deliver an integrated approach.Providing highly developed specialist Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness knowledge to all levels of staff and external stakeholders including ongoing advice, training, and support.Liaising and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both informally and representing NHSBT at formally constituted external groups communicating complex, sensitive or contentious information.Being able to adapt to changes in a positive manner and to stimulate the acceptance of change in others at all levels within the organisation.About usAt NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than everJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 10th July 2024.Interviews are anticipated to be held on or around 23rd July 2024 – subject to confirmationFor informal enquiries please contact – Tom Cowdery, Head of Business Continuity at Tom.Cowdrey@nhsbt.nhs.uk.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEducated to MSc level in relevant subject or equivalent. OR equivalent demonstrable experience.Hold the Certificate in Business Continuity from the Business Continuity Institute or commit to achieving it within the first year in post.Hold a recognised training / instructor qualification.Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).ExperienceEssentialSignificant demonstrable experience of working within the field of business continuity / emergency planning, preferably within the public sector.Experience of drafting and implementing emergency and / or business continuity plans.Experience of providing leadership and guidance during major incidents and emergenciesExperience of implementing change and service improvement in the public sector.Experience of planning and facilitating emergency preparedness exercises and training.Experience of working in the delivery of complex projects in a multi-disciplinary environment and,Experience of acting as part of a highly diverse and successful team.Broad knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act and ISO22301.Experience of working with IT such as using Microsoft Suite.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS Blood and TransplantAddressNHSBT500 North Bristol ParkFilton, BristolUnited KingdomB34 7QHEmployer's websitehttps://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)