Business Continuity Lead (OSI-ICS-2026-154-LD) — CERN
NewCHF 83'500 - 126'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 83'500 - 126'500
Role overview
Introduction of CERN
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- Introduction of CERN
- Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
Application process
- We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 13.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years).
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Hybrid Job grade: 6-7 Job reference: OSI-ICS-2026-154-LD
- Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)
- Benchmark Job Title: Business Process Analyst Global Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Company and context
- As Business Continuity Lead, you will play a central role in strengthening CERN’s organisational resilience by leading and coordinating business continuity activities across the Organization.
- Working in the Improvement, Continuity and Sustainability ( OSI-ICS ) Group within the Organisational Support and Improvement (OSI) Department, you will contribute to the consolidation of CERN’s approach to risk management, crisis preparedness and business continuity within an integrated governance framework. Functions
- Develop, implement and maintain CERN’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework, in alignment with CERN policies, international standards and good practice.
- Facilitate and coordinate the identification and analysis of critical activities, dependencies, vulnerabilities and recovery requirements together with process and service owners.
- Coordinate and support the development of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery arrangements across departments and functions.
- Contribute to the integration of business continuity management with CERN's enterprise risk management and crisis management activities.
- Design, organise and lead continuity exercises, simulations and stress tests; analyse outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide expert advice to management and stakeholders on continuity strategies, disruption preparedness, recovery capabilities and resilience measures.
- Develop guidance, methodologies, tools and training to build business continuity awareness, culture and capabilities across CERN.
- Monitor, review and report on the effectiveness of business continuity arrangements and maturity.
Additional details
- Working in the Improvement, Continuity and Sustainability ( OSI-ICS ) Group within the Organisational Support and Improvement (OSI) Department, you will contribute to the consolidation of CERN’s approach to risk management, crisis preparedness and business continuity within an integrated governance framework.
- ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management training, BCI/DRII certification) would be an advantage.
- Experience in an international, technical or research environment would be an asset. Technical competencies:
- Risk and crisis management. Behavioural competencies:
- Communicating Effectively: delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 13.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Hybrid Job reference: OSI-ICS-2026-154-LD
- Benchmark Job Title: Business Process Analyst
Notes and original content
- Introduction
- Experience:
- Experience in an international, technical or research environment would be an asset.
- Technical competencies:
- Risk and crisis management.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 13.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
