Business Continuity Manager

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and an office in Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life, so companies of any size can turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it. Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to join us? What do we have to offer? An attractive salary based on your experience and achievement. And the freedom to compose your personal benefit package. A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home – everything is negotiable Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field our you want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx About the role: This role sits within SD Worx’s Risk & Security team—an international group of risk, security, and privacy professionals. The Business Continuity Manager will report directly to the Risk Director and will be responsible for leading the business continuity agenda across all countries. The role also offers the opportunity to support enterprise risk management (ERM) activities when capacity allows. Function overview We are seeking a Business Continuity Manager with practical experience in business continuity and resilience. We have recently rolled out a revised BC framework across all our current 27 markets, which aims to facilitate a consistent approach with respect to business recovery and disaster recovery solutions, plans and exercises. The primary responsibility is to promote, improve and/or embed strong BCM practices across all SD Worx operations in Europe and Mauritius. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in supporting ERM initiatives as a secondary responsibility. Key responsibilities You will be working on the following key activities: •              Develop and roll out operational business continuity training across all countries, tailored to varying maturity levels. •              Maintain an annual operational business continuity review and training schedule. •              Support all markets in developing and maintaining their business continuity plans. •              Support the business in developing and maintaining IT disaster recovery plans. •              Maintain the Business Continuity Policy and associated internal and external customer-facing documentation. •              Align with industry best practices including ISO22301 and share best practices across the business. •              Serve as the primary point of contact for all business continuity activities. •              Respond to customer inquiries with appropriate corporate responses. •              Support enterprise risk management activities when time and priorities allow. Profile Technical Competencies: ·         Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a business continuity or business resilience role. ·         Experience in developing and conducting business continuity training, including basic, desktop, and full simulation exercises. ·         Familiarity with industry best practices and techniques. ·         Working knowledge of ISO22301 framework and requirements. ·         Relevant qualifications or certifications are a plus but not essential. Personal Competences: ·         Passionate about business resilience and committed to raising organizational maturity. ·         Excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging with customers and stakeholders. ·         Detail-oriented with the ability to see the bigger picture and articulate business impact. ·         Proactive, autonomous, and results driven. ·         Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment. ·         Enjoys working in an international team with diverse colleagues. ·         Pragmatic and solution-oriented, with a focus on usability and feasibility. ·         Able to adapt approach to suit varying maturity levels across the business. ·         Fluent in spoken and written English. From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together. SD Worx lives diversity in the workplace. Diversity provides inspiration and innovation in our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin colour, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and stage of life.