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Business Continuity Resilience, Response & Recovery Programme Coordinator

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Are you ready for a supporting role as our new Business Continuity Programme Coordinator ensuring WMCA organisational Resilience, Response and Recovery?

In this role, you will play a crucial part in the coordination of our programme management, supporting key internal correspondence, driving day to day planning against critical milestones. You will also be responsible for critical stakeholder engagement and reporting, ensuring that all parties are informed and aware of the WMCA Business Continuity Management System.

Your efforts will be vital in maintaining the resilience and preparedness of WMCA, enabling us to respond effectively to any incidents and recover swiftly. If you are organised, proactive and passionate about programme planning, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact on our organisation's resilience strategy.

Please note, this is a 2 year fixed-term contract. 

What you will be doing. 

Programme Coordination: Coordinate the delivery and continuous testing of our Resilience, Response and Recovery programme, support Business Continuity planning, assist in training sessions and maintain accurate Business Impact Assessments (BIAs).
Incident Response: Ensure WMCA can respond and recover from incidents through active team collaboration, participate in post-incident reviews to enhance our Business Continuity Management System and assist in horizon scanning and forward planning for potential issues.
Stakeholder Engagement: Support team communications, prepare reports for key stakeholders, both internally and externally. Assist with employee engagement sessions to discuss Resilience, Response, and Recovery plans.
Operational Support: Coordinate key programme activities, ensure compliance with governance processes and maintain the WMCA-wide Business Continuity Management System.
Documentation Management: Ensure all Business Continuity documentation is auditable and up to date.
Training and Awareness: Input into the development of training programmes and coordinate engagement activities, staying informed of relevant legislation and standard and escalating changes impacting Business Continuity or Emergency Planning.
Crisis Communications: Support crisis communications and ensure effective notification to on-call staff and executives.

What’s essential.

Proven experience in a coordination role, preferably as part of a project team / within a programme / project environment.
Experience of continuous improvement and identifying where efficiencies can be made.
Sound working knowledge and good understanding of the corporate environment. 
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 
Excellent analytical skills, able to review information and determining the best approach.

Location. 
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD. We currently operate a hybrid working model, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. However, as this post is new with a new team, more office presence may be required when starting the role.

How to apply.
Applying for a role with WMCA is straight forward. Follow these steps to get started.

Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

Anonymised Applications.
Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting. Be thorough in each section. it’s your chance to showcase your skills and experience.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We cannot stop anyone from using AI help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. For help on how to write a supporting statement, please visit the FAQs section of our careers site.

Reasonable adjustments.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).

Salary and benefits.
We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you have ample time to relax.
ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
Discounted gym membership.
An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying

Right to Work in the UK
Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).