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Business Continuity Administrator, People (HSR013A)

At present this vacancy is open to redeployment candidates only. However, this vacancy may become available to other candidates in due course. Please check back later or set up an alert for this type of vacancy.

Job Description

We are seeking an engaging, forward-thinking individual to join our Health, Safety & Resilience team in the remit of Business Continuity Administrator.

The post holder will provide a key resilience role, through the assessment, review, maintenance, development and communication of the University’s Business Continuity Plans and Procedures. The post holder will work as part of the Health, Safety and Resilience Team, supporting the systems and processes in place. This will involve active engagement with Schools and Directorates across the University to ensure business impact assessments and business continuity plans are regularly updated and assessed.

The post holder will fulfil the role of PREVENT Co-Ordinator, ensuring the required training and reporting is actively monitored.

A multi-faceted role, the post holder will also provide support across the Health, Safety and Resilience Team, where support on different work scopes may be required. The support required will be wide ranging, and vary from developing a procedural compliance programme, organising training events, to assisting in policy development and document publication.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of working in a similar role in a large complex organisation such as HE, FE, local authority or NHS.

They will be self-motivated and enthusiastic who can manage their time effectively while providing support to the Health, Safety and Resilience Team toward the development and maintenance of several different programmes of work.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5, £33,002 - £36,636 per annum, pro rata, negotiable with placement according to experience and qualifications, and in accordance with the University’s pay policy.

Informal enquiries should be made to Mike Houston, Head of Health, Safety and Resilience (01224 27 2789 / Mike.houston@abdn.ac.uk).

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: HSR013A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20th January 2024

The Directorate of People embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.

School/Section
People
Division
Health, Safety & Resilience
Staff Category
Administrative
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£33,002 - £36,636
Ref No
HSR013A
Closing Date
20-JAN-2026
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