Business Continuity Manager (BCM Kwartiermaker)
About the assignment
A leading organisation in the public sector is strengthening its resilience against geopolitical and cyber threats. You act as BCM architect and connector, bridging IT operations, physical security, and core business processes to embed continuity across all departments.
Your mission: deliver disaster recovery plans for critical scenarios, update the BCMS (Business Continuity Management System), conduct organisation-wide risk assessments, and align all three resilience pillars—IT infrastructure, facility security, and operational continuity.
Your responsibilities
- Execute and update Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) across the organisation
- Conduct organisation-wide BCM risk assessments to prioritise recovery investments
- Design and deliver disaster recovery plans for critical risk scenarios
- Update and enhance the existing BCMS, integrating it with the ISMS (Information Security Management System)
- Develop and maintain crisis response playbooks, crisis contact lists, and BCM handbooks
- Advise departments on continuity controls and support implementation of recovery measures
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary alignment between IT, facilities, and business units on continuity strategy
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- Proven BCMS expertise and experience implementing Business Continuity Management Systems
- Knowledge of ISO 27031, ISO 22301, and ISO 27001 frameworks
- Understanding of GDPR, BIO 2.0, and information security compliance in government
- Experience managing complex security and continuity initiatives across multiple departments
- Fluent Dutch and strong stakeholder communication skills
Nice-to-haves
- Background in government or public sector security operations
- Experience integrating BCMS with ISMS and other management systems
- Familiarity with crisis management and incident response coordination
What we offer
- Strategic impact: shape resilience strategy across an entire public sector organisation
- Cross-functional leadership: coordinate with IT, security, facilities, and operational teams
- 6-month contract with optional 3–12 month extension
- Utrecht-based role, 32–36 hours per week
- Work with modern BCMS frameworks and ISO standards
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
Consultancy
Location
Utrecht
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Industry
overheid
Posted
7 April 2026
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com