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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Business Continuity Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. The Business Continuity Planner will plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. The successful candidate will also act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement business continuity strategies and solutions.
- Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses.
- Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises.
- Update procedures and plans regularly.
- Coordinate continuity efforts after a disruption event.
- Train staff on business continuity procedures.
- Monitor compliance with business continuity procedures.
- Report on business continuity activities to management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business continuity requirements.
- Ensure business continuity plans align with organizational objectives.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery industry standards.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in business continuity planning software.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time when you had to implement a business continuity plan?
- How do you conduct a business impact analysis?
- What strategies do you use to train staff on business continuity procedures?
- How do you ensure compliance with business continuity procedures?
- Can you describe a time when you had to coordinate continuity efforts after a disruption event?