Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities

Design, deliver and manage a risk-based audit programme for BIAs and BCPs across the Council.

Conduct independent audits against ISO 22301, BS 65000 and BCI Good Practice Guidelines v7.

Assess the accuracy, completeness and practicality of Business Impact Assessments and Business Continuity Plans.

Produce formal audit reports containing findings, risk ratings and actionable recommendations.

Monitor and validate completion of agreed audit actions and remediation plans.

Maintain comprehensive audit records, evidence repositories and audit trails.

Identify recurring issues, systemic risks and control weaknesses, escalating where appropriate.

Provide independent assurance and resilience reporting to senior leadership.

Review alignment between documented continuity arrangements and operational capability.

Conduct thematic reviews examining organisational risks such as ICT dependencies, supplier resilience and critical service recovery.

Assess compliance with internal policies and statutory obligations, including the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

Review business continuity exercises and lessons learned to ensure improvements are embedded.

Evaluate supplier and third-party continuity arrangements within service plans.

Develop and improve audit methodologies, frameworks and assurance tools.

Coordinate multiple concurrent audits, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Assess and report on organisational resilience maturity using recognised frameworks and models.

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