Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Specialist

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Scottish Qualifications Authority Full time
Job Title: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager

We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager to join our IT Planning, Governance & Compliance team.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring compliance of all IT business continuity and disaster recovery policies and procedures across the directorate.

Key Responsibilities
  • Embed 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.
Requirements

Applicants 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.

Role model the behaviours associated with SQA's values (Trusted, Progressive, and Enabling) to develop and sustain a productive and positive culture.

What We Offer

SQA offers a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent, including 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

Equal Opportunities Employer

SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community and is committed to the Disability Confident Initiative.



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