Disaster Recovery Plan Technical AuthorLocation: Remote Salary: £70,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Outside IR35 - 24 monthsAbout the Role An industry-leading organisation is undertaking a critical project to ensure business resilience through robust Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs). We’re looking for a meticulous and organised Disaster Recovery Plan Technical Author to join the team and play a key role in documenting and validating recovery processes for critical IT systems.
Key Responsibilities *Develop and maintain Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs) and Technical Recovery Procedures (TRPs) for mission-critical and business-critical systems.
*Collaborate with IT teams across multiple regions to gather technical and non-technical details for recovery documentation.
*Facilitate Desktop Walkthrough Tests to validate DRPs and TRPs, making updates based on outcomes.
*Ensure all documentation is reviewed, approved, and stored in the central repository.
*Track progress and maintain the Disaster Recovery dashboard, providing data for regular performance reporting.
*Liaise with third-party service providers to ensure their recovery capabilities align with Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs).
About You You’ll be detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at translating technical information into clear, concise documentation. Collaboration and project management are key to this role.
Essential Skills & Experience
*Proven experience in IT documentation, disaster recovery planning, or business continuity.
*Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather and organise information.
*Strong organisational and communication skills.
*Familiarity with frameworks like ITIL or ISO 22301 is desirable.
*Experience in planning and conducting system recovery tests is an advantage.
What We Offer *Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Opportunity to work on a high-impact project within a dynamic and supportive team.
*Career development opportunities in a forward-thinking organisation.