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BUSINESS CONTINUITY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Here to help you prepare, deliver and recover

ABOUT US

HEBCoN is the network for business continuity professionals in the Higher Education sector in the UK and Ireland. We exist to support our members to thrive through the varied and ever-evolving challenges of our profession. HEBCoN became a professional body in 2007 and has since grown from strength to strength. Led by an Executive Committee and Regional Chairs, supported by volunteers throughout the sector, we’re continually expanding and changing the face of business continuity across Higher Education.

WHY JOIN

HEBCoN is the largest support organisation for business continuity professionals in the Higher Education sector. Run by experienced subject matter experts, we are uniquely placed to facilitate your professional excellence. Business continuity is a challenging, but equally rewarding profession. HEBCoN is here for it all.

Our focus is on providing a supportive space for our members and resources to encourage best practice. We do this in a number of way, including through training, conferences, a variety of resources and peer support.

GET INVOLVED

HEBCoN is entirely facilitated by business continuity professionals, we couldn’t do it without you! Here’s how you can get involved.

Our executive committee help to make sure we can deliver our services and events smoothly throughout the year. If you’re interested in a rewarding and crucial role supporting the planning, logistics and management of our services, get in touch!

We provide a varied array of insight and information through multiple publications. If you have a perspective or experience to share on anything to do with business continuity, we want to hear from you!

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Ben Carter

Ben Carter

Chair – Central Region

Coventry University

Mark Webster

Mark Webster

South West/Wales Regional Chair

University of the West of England

T: 01173 283366

Alan Cowen

Alan Cowen

Treasurer

University of Brighton

T: 01273 643143

Sarah Rowe

Sarah Rowe

Chair

King’s College London

Ben Toogood

Ben Toogood

Vice Chair

University of Sussex

T: 01273 678734

I would be lost without the HEBCoN community! There have been so many times that I’ve needed support or direction and as a member, I know exactly where to turn to!

JOE BLOGGS

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