Health, Safety and Risk

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £31,406 to £38,587 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent
Closing Date:  Tuesday 12 July 2022
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1780622BH-R

Do you want to use your skills in Business continuity to contribute to an organisation inspiring the next generation of students in a world leading university?

The University of Southampton’s mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide.

The role

We are looking for a Business Continuity Manager* to join our Health, Safety and Risk team, to support the development and implementation of a framework for business continuity.

You will work collegiately with colleagues across the University enabling a coordinated approach to business continuity advice, policy and procedure. You will provide operational support and guidance for the development of relevant business continuity plans. You will  undertake audits of business continuity and crisis management arrangements.

This is a part-time (0.5FTE) permanent position, at 17.5 hours per week, with some flexibility on the days and times.  

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will have practical experience in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of business continuity arrangements in a complex organisation.  They will have proven ability to coach and train managers in developing necessary continuity arrangements to minimise disruption to the running of the organisation during potential emergencies.

You will be confident in liaising with external agencies and internal colleagues and have the skills necessary to plan your own work and feel comfortable working as part of a team.

What we can offer you

We offer some fantastic benefits including 44 days leave per year (for FTE), options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental and carers leave).  There is a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities, the sports complex and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers, including the cycle to work scheme.  

The University of Southampton is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for delivering world-class research and creating a community that values independent thought.  

This role is based at our lively Highfield campus, with the option to work flexible ie partially from home in the future.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Harris, Claire.Harris@soton.ac.uk

*Job title on appointment will be Business Continuity Officer

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please contact Michelle (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk  Please quote reference 1780622BH on all correspondence.