Job Description

Join Axpo and play a vital role in ensuring the resilience of our business operations and preparedness for potential crises. As a Business Continuity and Crisis Management Specialist, you will contribute to shaping our strategies, collaborating across diverse teams, and navigating complex challenges in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Support and execute Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), manage the Business Continuity process catalogue, and create, maintain, and exercise Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).

• Be part of the the Group Crisis and Emergency Management Team to define crisis and emergency management plans, moderate simulations, and coordinate responses.

• Support the further develop ment of our framework in compliance with Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Crisis and Emergency Management (CEM) regulations, including NIS2, CER, and other EU and Swiss frameworks.

• Conduct yearly reviews of BCM and CEM maturity, establish meaningful metrics, and set improvement goals.

• Support projects addressing extraordinary scenarios, such as supply chain resilience and ransomware preparedness.

• Collaborate with other departments to embed BCM and CEM processes in their organisations and ensure timely responses to emergencies and crises.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a background in Business Continuity, Crisis and Emergency Management or Information Security.

• At least 3 years of experience in Business Continuity, Crisis and Emergency Management, ideally within critical infrastructure

• Knowledge of BCM frameworks and best practices; certifications such as ISO 22301, ISO 27001, or BSI 200-4 are advantageous.

• Familiarity with European regulatory requirements for BCM and CEM is preferred.

• Any exposure to risk management or emergency response organizations is advantageous

• Eager to learn, collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Open mindset to approach conflicts as opportunities and understand diverse perspectives.

• Fluent in English; German fluency is highly preferred.

You’ll join a collaborative and diverse team, working with Business Continuity Managers across all business areas (Generation & Distribution, Trading & Sales, Corporate Functions and CKW) to ensure an integrated approach to BCM , Crisis and Emergency Management We value open communication, mutual support, and a pragmatic approach to complex challenges.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of energy resilience!

What We Offer:

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and international community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed — and we’re confident that you’ll love being part of our team! Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Attractive remuneration
Base salary and annual performance-based bonus.

• Paid leave
32 days of annual leave to support your work-life balance.

• Food vouchers
102.26 EUR monthly for your groceries.

• Transport allowance
35 EUR gross monthly for commuting expenses.

• Sports allowance
35 EUR gross monthly you can spend on a sport of your choice.

• Health insurance
Comprehensive coverage, including dental, for you and your children under 18.

• Home office
Work remotely up to 50% of the time.

• Events
Team buildings, parties, and fun social activities year-round.

• Child education support
Tuition support for private kindergarten or school after probation.

• Learning & development
Budget for training, seminars, and education.

• Childbirth support
One-time payment for childbirth.

• Perks & extras
Fresh fruit, games, massage chairs, and more await you!

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.