We have a big job on our hands; beating heartbreak from the world's biggest killers, so we need people who share our values - brave, compassionate, informed and driven. We need people who share our ambition. And we need people who are experts in their field but and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and package of benefits at a world class organisation, a healthy work life balance and the support to take your career to new heights.

As our Organisational Resilience Manager you will lead on the design and delivery of an effective business continuity, emergency preparedness and crisis management programme. You'll lead and project manage the implementation of our Crisis and Business Continuity Plan and lead the administration of all aspects of associated Crisis & Business Continuity projects including planning, organising, leading, performance reporting to stakeholders and controlling all project activity.

About you

The successful candidate will have experience in influencing others on building resilience including the design and delivery of plans and understanding of operational risk, organisational resilience and the management of business disruptions and crisis. You'll be familiar with mass communication systems and have a proven track record of managing and developing a team.

You'll have excellent interpersonal, presentation and report writing skills and able to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation. You'll have skills in Business Continuity Planning software and knowledgeable on relevant resilience guidance and legislation.

About us

Everyone who works at the British Heart Foundation is part of something bigger - a mission to beat heartbreak from the world's biggest killers. Heart and circulatory diseases still kill 1 in 4 people in the UK and that's heartbreak on a scale we simply don't accept. Across our offices and stores, we are helping fund research that saves lives. If that's a mission that inspires you, and you have the skills we need, you could be the Organisational Resilience Manager we're looking for.

How to apply

To apply for this role please click through to our website for further details. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

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