Business Continuity Manager

Handelsbanken; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established relationship bank in London is seeking a Business Continuity Manager to support the development of their continuity program. The role includes overseeing the annual lifecycle of Business Impact Analyses and ensuring mitigation measures for identified risks. Candidates should have experience in business continuity management principles and risk management processes. A supportive atmosphere encourages all individuals to apply, regardless of background. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a 15% pension contribution.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Market-leading pension contribution of 15%

Qualifications

• Understanding of business continuity management principles.
• Experience with risk management processes.
• Competent in analyzing data and producing reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the completion of the business continuity lifecycle.
• Identify and escalate new risks with mitigation measures.
• Create and maintain UK Business Continuity documentation.
• Deliver business continuity training and awareness activities.

Skills

Business Continuity Management principles

Risk management processes

Data analysis

Report production

Education

Qualification in Business Continuity Management

Job description

# Business Continuity Manager## Job IntroductionThe Business Continuity Manager will support the development of the Business Continuity programme in Handelsbanken plc, working effectively alongside an existing specialist team of BC professionals.The Business Continuity Manager will be a central point of contact for Business Continuity related queries and core BC activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the annual cycle of Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), Plans, testing and reporting across the entire UK Bank. They will also support providing oversight and governance to ensure good business continuity practice is followed at the Bank.**Main Responsibilities*** Supporting the completion of all aspects of the annual business continuity lifecycle programme of activities for the business areas they will be responsible for proactively contributing to a continual improvement programme, identifying areas within the BC programme to reduce risk and ensure a more effective response to major disruptions* Ensuring new risks are identified and escalated through the correct channels with mitigation measures implemented reducing overall risk* Supporting the reporting requirements to Group and UK Stakeholders* Creating, implementing and maintaining the UK Business Continuity instructions* Maintaining and Quality Assuring all BC documentation* Supporting the delivery of the business continuity training and awareness activities in the Bank* Providing BC SME support to the supplier assurance process and Agreement Owners, ensuring reviews are completed in line with a rolling schedule* Supporting the Exit Planning approach for material suppliers* Supporting emergency notification administration**Ideal Candidate**Research (by Harvard University) shows that women are particularly likely to second guess themselves and not apply - so if you are worried you don't meet all the criteria, get in touch anyhow and let us do the worrying…* An understanding of and / or experience/qualification of Business Continuity Management principles and best practices (e.g. Business Continuity Institute)* An overall awareness of business continuity and risk management processes and be competent at analysing data and producing reports. Their responsibilities may grow over time, once they become more familiar with the role* A good understanding of the UK Regulatory requirements relating to Operational Resilience (PS21/3 & PS6/21, SS1/21) and an awareness of the Outsourcing & Third Party Risk Management SS2/21 Supervisory Statements**Company Information**Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products. We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers. The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation. Check our for further information At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank. * We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.* Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance* A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)**Application next steps**Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview. uk\[e-mail]. *This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.*#LI-BH1 #LI-Hybrid### Business Continuity Manager* **Salary** Competitive* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** hbuk/TP/158/2276* **Contract Type** Permanent - Full Time* **Closing Date** 1 March, 2026* **Job Category** Risk* **Business Unit** Business Continuity and Operational Resilience Team (UKAB-B)* **Location** London, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 30 January, 2026