Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced professional to join our team as a Business Continuity and Risk Management Specialist. This role is critical to supporting the delivery of responsibilities under the Critical Entities Resilience (CER) Directive, ensuring robust risk management, business continuity, and regulatory compliance across our operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
* Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
* Maintain accurate and current risk management documentation.
* Support the development and maintenance of business continuity plans.
* Prepare and conduct crisis and business continuity exercises, including executive-level simulations.
* Prioritize critical business functions and establish appropriate recovery strategies.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with CER Directive requirements.
* Facilitate communication and coordination among business units and with relevant external entities and stakeholders.
* Stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
* Offer guidance to internal stakeholders to align with regulations.
Requirements:
* Excellent stakeholder management experience, communication and presentation skills.
* Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, business impact analysis, and the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
* Proven ability to lead and influence change and to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical.
* Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in resilience planning, business continuity and/or emergency management.
* Stakeholder Management – internal, external, technology providers/contractors.
* 3rd level technical qualification or equivalent experience in a related field.
* Results-driven professional with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration.
* Knowledge of our Business Operations.
* Knowledge of the CER Directive.
* Previous experience working in the utilities industry and/or OT experience (electricity industry a bonus).
Benefits:
* Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future.
* Career development through mentoring and training.
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
* Sports and Social Clubs.
* Networking opportunities.
* Credit Union.
* Access to staff well-being programmes.
* Generous parental leave entitlements.
About Us:
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.