Business Continuity Graduate

This entry-level global logistics and marine infrastructure resilience scheme focuses on risk mitigation, emergency planning, and crisis management frameworks.

The Role

Hutchison Ports – Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s largest deep water container port and a major gateway for global trade. As the Business Continuity Graduate, you will hone and develop your expertise in Business Continuity, Emergency Planning and organisational resilience.

The role holder will receive exposure to the continuity planning, emergency preparedness and Emergency Response Unit (ERU) operations – while providing support to the ERU Business Continuity Manager and ERU department on a day-to-day basis.

Our Benefits – Rewarding the people who keep our port moving

We offer a strong, reliable benefits package designed to support your financial security, wellbeing and long-term development:

Financial & Security

• Competitive pension: 8% employer contribution (min 4% employee)

• Life Assurance: 14× annual salary for pension scheme members (4× for non-members)

• Annual profit share bonus and performance related bonus

Health & Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential counselling, stress & anxiety support, financial wellbeing guidance, plus access to our Wellbeing Hub

• On site Occupational Health Team and wellbeing support

Time, Flexibility & Community

• Paid leave, enhanced sick pay terms, and family friendly policies

• Volunteering days supporting our local community

• Perkbox retail discounts, wellbeing content and savings across hundreds of brands

Growth & Development

• Access to development pathways, accredited training, and career progression opportunities across our port network

Role Overview

Key responsibilities

• Working to aide with maintaining and developing the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), including controlled documentation and update cycles.

• Support day‑to‑day coordination of the ERU including rostering, clinical & personnel records, certification tracking and equipment documentation.

• Assist in the planning, coordination and evaluation of resilience exercises, simulations and multi‑agency drills.

• Assist with budget monitoring, procurement activities and cost‑tracking for continuity and ERU functions.

• Participate in the collection, analysis and reporting of ERU and BC performance data including KPIs, compliance indicators and audit findings.

What you need

• Graduate-level qualifications (minimum 2:1 expected).

• Able to competently use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project).

• Strong organisational, analytical, confidentiality and adaptability skills.

• Collaborate when working across all levels and parts of the business to build constructive relationships.

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal presentation skills.

Shifts & Pay

• Basic salary: Starting from £30,000 per annum

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Inclusion & Community

We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate individual differences and believe that embracing diversity drives innovation, creativity, and stronger collaboration across our teams.

As part of this commitment, we consider all qualified applicants and encourage open conversations about flexible working. We offer a supportive, community‑focused environment and are proud to hold Chartered Status from Women in Maritime.

Our dedicated Diversity & Inclusion committee supports a range of employee networks, including our Women’s Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability, and Culture groups.

Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired.

Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities.

We offer a supportive, community environment and have been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. Our D&I committee oversees multiple employee networks including - Women’s Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability and Culture.