Head of Business Continuity Management

About the role

The Head of Business Continuity Management will lead DIL’s enterprise continuity function, embedding a best‑in‑class culture and ensuring the organization can respond to disruptions swiftly and effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and audit a robust Business Continuity Management (BCM) governance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Provide daily updates to the Group Chief Risk Officer on emerging threats, vulnerabilities and required actions.
• Ensure all continuity documents (plans, emergency procedures, call trees, test results) are version‑controlled, current and accessible.
• Lead crisis management teams during incidents, produce status reports and ensure incidents are reported within one hour.
• Collaborate with functional areas to create and update disaster recovery (DR) plans for critical systems and applications.
• Conduct continuous risk scanning using threat‑intelligence tools and monitor global risks impacting operations.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 years of experience in business continuity, risk management or related fields.
• Proven senior‑level leadership experience, preferably within large industrial or logistics organisations.
• Strong analytical ability to assess threats, measure impact and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to advise senior management and train staff on BCM awareness.

Required skills

• Experience with business continuity frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in threat‑intelligence and risk‑scanning tools.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery planning for critical IT systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain governance documentation with version control.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape continuity strategy for a leading industry player.
• Leadership role with direct influence on senior management.
• Competitive compensation package.