Applications are invited for the post of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Manager in the Health, Safety, and Business Continuity (HSBC) Directorate. The full-time role is required for 6 months from April to October 2026. 

We require a calm and professional individual able to work stakeholders across the organisation to create and implement plans and procedures. The role reports to the Director of Health, Safety, and Business Continuity who is the strategic lead for the University in this area. The ability to communicate accurately and diplomatically is essential as are excellent organisational skills. A recognised qualification in BCEP is desirable, as is knowledge or experience in cyber security. 

The HSBC is customer focused, assisting and empowering colleagues to allow them to make appropriate decisions, in this case in terms of business continuity and emergency planning. While legal compliance is the minimum, we strive for excellence and best practice within the Higher Education sector and this applies to improving our organisational resilience. This is achieved through building relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact douglas.searle@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0426-113

Closing Date: 23:59, 10 April 2026  

Interview Date: 13-14 April 2026

Closing Date: 10 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance