Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Manager

Department

Operational Risk & Environment

Location

Ormskirk

Salary

£39,906 to £44,746 per annum pro rata

Post Type

Part Time

Hours Per Week

18.5

Work Pattern

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Closing Date

Monday 12 January 2026

Reference

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We're here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

This is a strategic and influential role at the heart of the University's resilience and safety agenda, with the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the wellbeing of staff and students. The post offers a chance to shape policy and practice across a large, diverse institution, working with committed and collaborative colleagues.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Leading development and implementation of the University's Emergency Planning and Business Continuity frameworks, ensuring they remain compliant, effective and up to date
• Coordinating and supporting incident response activities, including the design, and delivery of training and exercises, and provide expert advice during live incidents and post incident reviews
• Building and maintaining strong networks internally and externally – including with emergency services and local authorities – to strengthen resilience and share best practice

Edge Hill University provides a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging professional growth, flexible working, and a strong work life balance. You will be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and partnership working in creating a safe, sustainable, and resilient campus. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a part-time leadership role with meaningful impact and the flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Peter Roberts, Head of Risk, Assurance & Business Support at

As Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Manager, you will have:

• Proven experience developing and managing emergency planning and business continuity frameworks within a large or complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and sector guidance, including the Civil Contingencies Act and related frameworks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• A confident, analytical and calm approach, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance strategic planning with operational detail

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is "A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year" – Times Higher Education.