Salary guide
Business Continuity Manager
- Average salary
- £40,000 – £75,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
RiskCompliance
- Business continuity is critical for regulated industries
Other names this job is known by
- Continuity Planner
- Disaster Recovery Manager
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain business continuity plans
- Assess risks and vulnerabilities
- Lead crisis response and recovery efforts
- Conduct business impact analyses
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in business, risk management, or IT
- Experience in risk, compliance, or operations
- Business continuity certification (CBCI, ISO 22301)
- Analytical and planning skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Head of Risk
- Director of Business Continuity
- Senior Consultant
- Crisis Manager
How to get the job
- Study business, risk management, or IT
- Gain experience in risk, compliance, or operations
- Obtain business continuity certification (e.g., CBCI)
- Progress to management roles with experience
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