Risk & Business Continuity Officer

Job Description

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body.  We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.

We are looking for a Risk & Business Continuity Officer to work within the Compliance team. The successful candidate will be a well organised self-starter with previous experience in risk management and/or Business Continuity.

The Risk & Business Continuity Officer will be required to assist in the development and implementation of robust internal controls supporting SQA’s risk and Business Continuity management activities. In order to do this you must be able to demonstrate experience in the following specific duties:

• Maintaining accurate risk registers, incident reports, or logs for compliance purposes
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting with key stakeholders
• Engagement with internal staff to promote awareness of corporate objectives, such as risk management and Business Continuity

Additionally you must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Understanding of corporate planning, performance measurement, risk framework, and Business Continuity management
• Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at various levels of the organisation

Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level 7 and/or be able to demonstrate 1-2 years of on-the-job experience. Also, role model the behaviours associated with SQA’s values (Trusted, Progressive and Enabling) in order to develop and sustain a productive and positive culture.

SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent whilst also offering hybrid working as default. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday. Find out more here: SQA Benefits

If you think you’ve got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below.

SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community.  SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan and is committed to its purpose.
Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn a' creidsinn gu h-àrachdach agus na h-amasan a tha air cur a-mach sa Phlana Nàiseanta don Ghàidhlig.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.