13095 - Business Continuity Lead
| Posting date: | 24 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £58,511 to £70,725 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The national salary range is £58,511- £65,329, London salary range is £63,343 - £70,725. Your salary will be dependent on your base location |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13096 |
Summary
Business Continuity Lead
Location: National*
Closing Date: 09 January 2026
Interviews: from 20 January 2026
Grade: 7
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary: London: £63,343 - £70,725; National: £58,511 - £65,329
Working pattern: full-time, part-time, flexible working
Contract Type: Fixed Term 2 years
Vacancy number: TBC
*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP
The Role
We’re recruiting for a Business Continuity Lead here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative Central Digital team.
We have a clear vision to deliver a world-class justice system that works for all and we’re looking for talented people to help us achieve it. Our MoJ strategy sets out our core priorities, this includes putting data at the core of our decisions and users at the heart of our services.
We are ambitious, and we need great product people to help us achieve the ambitions we have set out in our 2025 vision, delivering great outcomes through digital products. We’re looking for talented, enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are excited by the challenge of designing digital public services and providing our staff with technology at least as good as they have at home.
To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025
Key Responsibilities:
1.Business Continuity Planning:
Ensure comprehensive business continuity plans and procedures are in place across Justice Digital to ensure we can respond to and recover from disruptions.
Identify critical business functions, processes and establish strategies and measures to mitigate risks and minimise downtime.
Ensure business impact assessments are in place and reviewed regularly to assess potential risks and quantify the financial and operational impacts of disruptions
Define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for critical business processes
2.Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
Ensure risk assessments are in place to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and single points of failure that may impact business operations.
Lead and advise on risk mitigation strategies and recommend & implement preventive measures to minimise the likelihood and impact of disruptions.
Stay updated on emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory requirements related to business continuity and incorporate them into the planning process.
3.Business Continuity Testing and Maintenance:
Ensure all areas within Justice Digital have an implemented Business Continuity Plan, including regular testing exercises, such as tabletop simulations and full-scale drills, to validate the effectiveness of business continuity plans.
Analyse test results, identify areas for improvement and update plans and procedures accordingly.
Coordinate and facilitate training programs to educate employees on their roles and responsibilities during disruptions.
4.Crisis Management and Incident Response:
Establish a crisis management framework and incident response procedures to effectively manage and respond to emergencies and disruptions.
Coordinate and lead response efforts during crisis situations, collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and relevant authorities.
Communicate timely and accurate updates to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and maintaining the organisation's reputation.
5.Documentation and Reporting:
Ensure all Justice Digital departments have a maintained, accurate and up-to-date documentation of business continuity plans, procedures and incident reports.
Prepare regular reports on business continuity metrics, testing results and program effectiveness for senior management and regulatory compliance purposes.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and best practices related to business continuity.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!
Benefits
37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.
A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms.
Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow.
Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (Contribution Rates).
25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the King’s birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.
Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!
Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app.
Nurturing professional and interpersonal networks including those for Carers & Childcare, Gender Equality, PROUD and SPIRIT.
Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location).
Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.
5 days volunteering paid leave.
Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym.
Location: National*
Closing Date: 09 January 2026
Interviews: from 20 January 2026
Grade: 7
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary: London: £63,343 - £70,725; National: £58,511 - £65,329
Working pattern: full-time, part-time, flexible working
Contract Type: Fixed Term 2 years
Vacancy number: TBC
*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP
The Role
We’re recruiting for a Business Continuity Lead here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative Central Digital team.
We have a clear vision to deliver a world-class justice system that works for all and we’re looking for talented people to help us achieve it. Our MoJ strategy sets out our core priorities, this includes putting data at the core of our decisions and users at the heart of our services.
We are ambitious, and we need great product people to help us achieve the ambitions we have set out in our 2025 vision, delivering great outcomes through digital products. We’re looking for talented, enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are excited by the challenge of designing digital public services and providing our staff with technology at least as good as they have at home.
To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025
Key Responsibilities:
1.Business Continuity Planning:
Ensure comprehensive business continuity plans and procedures are in place across Justice Digital to ensure we can respond to and recover from disruptions.
Identify critical business functions, processes and establish strategies and measures to mitigate risks and minimise downtime.
Ensure business impact assessments are in place and reviewed regularly to assess potential risks and quantify the financial and operational impacts of disruptions
Define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for critical business processes
2.Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
Ensure risk assessments are in place to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and single points of failure that may impact business operations.
Lead and advise on risk mitigation strategies and recommend & implement preventive measures to minimise the likelihood and impact of disruptions.
Stay updated on emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory requirements related to business continuity and incorporate them into the planning process.
3.Business Continuity Testing and Maintenance:
Ensure all areas within Justice Digital have an implemented Business Continuity Plan, including regular testing exercises, such as tabletop simulations and full-scale drills, to validate the effectiveness of business continuity plans.
Analyse test results, identify areas for improvement and update plans and procedures accordingly.
Coordinate and facilitate training programs to educate employees on their roles and responsibilities during disruptions.
4.Crisis Management and Incident Response:
Establish a crisis management framework and incident response procedures to effectively manage and respond to emergencies and disruptions.
Coordinate and lead response efforts during crisis situations, collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and relevant authorities.
Communicate timely and accurate updates to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and maintaining the organisation's reputation.
5.Documentation and Reporting:
Ensure all Justice Digital departments have a maintained, accurate and up-to-date documentation of business continuity plans, procedures and incident reports.
Prepare regular reports on business continuity metrics, testing results and program effectiveness for senior management and regulatory compliance purposes.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and best practices related to business continuity.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!
Benefits
37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.
A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms.
Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow.
Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (Contribution Rates).
25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the King’s birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.
Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!
Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app.
Nurturing professional and interpersonal networks including those for Carers & Childcare, Gender Equality, PROUD and SPIRIT.
Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location).
Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.
5 days volunteering paid leave.
Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym.