ABOUT THE ROLE
The role focuses on the development, implementation, design, and validation of the Business Continuity Management System across the organization. It includes providing specialist knowledge and ensuring that the business is equipped to handle disruptions effectively.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify risks and potential impacts to the business and brand, recommending appropriate mitigation actions.
- Establish a robust framework for corporate business continuity in accordance with ISO standards (ISO 22301) to ensure preparedness for disruptions.
- Plan and review the effectiveness of response mechanisms to identified risks/impacts for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with all departments to identify, standardize, and consolidate existing continuity plans, ensuring alignment with other business areas.
- Lead the testing and training of Business Continuity actions and responses at all levels, providing documented feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Liaise with the supply chain and key stakeholders to align, optimize, and validate business continuity plans, ensuring they remain effective and resilient.
- Monitor corporate changes in policy requiring updates affecting business continuity to align with organizational directives.
- Conduct periodic reviews of business continuity plans, processes, and procedures to ensure effectiveness and adjust as needed.
- Monitor industry and regulatory updates for compliance and procedural changes to be incorporated.
- Develop best practices for business continuity, providing guidance to departments to enhance resilience and operational effectiveness.
- Lead continued research into industry learnings and promote insights within the organization to enhance response and resilience.
- Represent the Business Continuity department within the Crisis Management Centre on a rostered basis, providing input and support during activations, exercises, and related response activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 years).
- Degree in Risk Management, Resilience Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience in applying Business Continuity and best practices; familiarity with working across multiple business areas and cross-functional stakeholders.
- 7 - 9 years of relevant experience.
- Certified Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) or higher required.
COMPETENCIES
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Personal Accountability & Commitment to Achievement
- Resilience and Flexibility (Can-Do Attitude)
ISR REQUIREMENTS
- Comply with the ISR policies and report any weaknesses or incidents to the respective Line Manager or Information Security team.
- Complete all required ISR awareness sessions and follow associated guidelines in day-to-day operations.
