Resilient Specialist/ IT Continuity Disaster Recovery Specialist
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Milton Keynes/ Hybrid |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: IT Ops |
| Salary | £560 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 5th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7618-PSR1JP00104538 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Resilient Specialist/ IT Continuity Disaster Recovery Specialist to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Milton Keynes/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
- Execution and monitoring of Resilience* strategies and processes, utilising KPIs to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of these and create a culture of continuous improvement.
- Subject Matter Specialist for the provision of advice to the functions leadership team to provide awareness and an ability to manage and respond to risks.
- Delivery of Resilience activities for the function including development, maintenance and continuous improvement of processes to manage Business Impact Analyses and Contingency Plans; to plan for the functions preparedness.
- Support in the creation and delivery of an Exercise Programme and delivery of assurance activities to the functions leadership teams, in order to provide confidence in the functions preparedness.
- Review and articulate internal, external, regulatory and legal requirements and relationships for resilience that the function must adhere to, providing assurance on the functions position.
- Engage with external stakeholders, acting as the functions Resilience Specialist, to influence resilience with interested parties including those from the wider rail industry, regulators and government.
- Facilitate the promotion of Resilience within the function through the influencing of key stakeholders and driving a change in behaviours such that Resilience becomes embedded into business processes.
- Undertake detailed reviews of technical solutions and plans to ascertain their level of resilience and produce detailed reports, encompassing recommendations to the functions Leadership Team.
- Operational management of external suppliers to assess that their activities deliver against the needs of the organisation, identifying mitigation strategies for where critical activities are not protected.
* Resilience refers to Operational Resilience, Business Continuity and Crisis Management.
Essential
- Membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g. AMBCI)
- ISO22301 Lead Auditor qualified
- Proven experience in one or more resilience disciplines (e.g. Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management and Emergency Planning)
- Knowledge and experience in a range of technologies/tools for Continuity planning and execution.
- Demonstrable knowledge of resilience standards, legislation and best practice
- Able to set individual goals, objectives and priorities, and balance these with challenging deadlines in a fast moving environment that is dynamic, safety oriented and technology dependent
- A proven communicator with influential, persuasive and negotiation skills across all levels in the organisation
Desirable
- Educated to Post-Graduate level or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience of competencies
- An interest or experience in the in the UK and international Rail or ICT sectors or comparable technology dependent sector
- Qualified in a relevant service framework (e.g. ITIL)
- Good understanding of Information Security principals and policies (e.g. ISO27001)
- Relevant OGC Qualification (MOR, MSP or Prince)
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Execution and monitoring of Resilience* strategies and processes, utilising KPIs to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of these and create a culture of continuous improvement.
