At East Midlands Railway (EMR), we’re proud to be One Team—working together to keep people safe, deliver great journeys, and do the right thing for our customers and communities.

With over 2,600 colleagues, it’s our people who make the difference—and our IT team plays a vital role in keeping our railway running smoothly, safely, and sustainably.

We’re now looking for a Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Manager to join our IT function in this exciting opportunity to shape and embed resilience across the organisation, ensuring EMR is prepared for whatever comes next.

About the role

You’ll lead the development and delivery of EMR’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies, helping to safeguard critical services and minimise disruption.

Working across the business, you’ll identify risks, assess impacts, and design practical, effective plans aligned to ISO 22301 and ISO 27031 standards.

This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll influence stakeholders at all levels and play a key part in strengthening organisational resilience.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and continuously improve EMR’s Business Continuity Strategy in line with business needs and risk priorities 
• Lead the creation and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans across all departments 
• Develop and manage the Disaster Recovery Strategy, aligned to Business Impact Assessments 
• Partner with the Infosec & Governance Senior Manager to support risk register reviews 
• Design and deliver testing exercises (from tabletop to full-scale simulations), identifying opportunities for improvement 
• Provide expert guidance and support to stakeholders across the organisation 

What we’re looking for

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 
• Proven experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning and delivery 
• Confidence designing, evaluating and managing formal processes and procedures 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders 
• A track record of building effective working relationships across teams 

 It would be a bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with cyber security principles 

What you’ll get in return

We offer a competitive salary and a range of great benefits, including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme 
• Free standard leisure travel on the EMR network and selected partner operators 
• Discounted travel for friends and family 
• 75% discount on national rail leisure travel (including partner and dependants) 
• And much more 

Our commitment to inclusion

We’re proud to be recognised as a Top Employer (eight times) and Gold accredited by Inclusive Employers. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority for us.

We particularly welcome applications from women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. We want our teams to better reflect the communities we serve.

How to apply

Apply online by submitting your CV.

Please note: we use a blind screening process, so ensure all personal details (including your name) are removed from your CV before submitting.

Closing Date: 26 Apr 2026

Department: Managerial/Administration

Salary: circa £53,000
Free travel EMR services and 75% discount on all other train operators