Asset Resourcing Limited
Leicester, Leicestershire
Head of Business Continuity & Resilience Permanent Leicestershire (Hybrid) £80,000 - £90,000 DOE The Organisation A well-established, commercially significant organisation headquartered in Leicestershire with excellent motorway access. Despite a lean headcount, the business operates at a scale that belies its size, with significant reach across the UK. The culture is collaborative and purposeful, with real access to senior leadership for those who earn it. The Opportunity A newly created senior role with genuine scope. As Head of Business Continuity, Risk, Compliance and Resilience, you will build and lead an integrated framework covering operational resilience, IT risk, supplier assurance and crisis management. This is a hands-on position, not a figurehead role; you will need to be comfortable doing the work as well as shaping the strategy. You will report into the senior IT leadership team and have direct Board exposure through regular reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee. Key Responsibilities Business Continuity & Resilience Own and continually improve the Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework Design and run disaster recovery simulations and resilience exercises Lead crisis management planning and incident response Coordinate resilience assurance across third-party suppliers Technology Resilience Define and maintain technology resilience standards, including DR, backup and RTO/RPO frameworks Provide independent assurance that critical systems are protected and recovery plans are tested Support access controls, credentials management and authentication reviews for critical platforms Third-Party Risk Build and manage a supplier and partner risk framework Ensure due diligence and ongoing monitoring is in place for suppliers supporting critical services Governance & Reporting Report regularly to the Board and Audit & Risk Committee Maintain oversight of key controls and assurance activities across the business What We Need Essential Substantial hands-on experience in business continuity and operational resilience Strong grounding in IT and technology risk Proven experience managing supplier and third-party risk Confident presenting at Board or Executive level A track record of managing crises or major incidents Desirable Relevant professional certifications; CISM, ISO 22301, ICA or PRINCE2 Experience with recognised operational and technology resilience frameworks Key Skills Sound judgement and the ability to cut through ambiguity Strong stakeholder influence; comfortable at both Board and operational level Clear-headed under pressure; decisive when it matters Analytical approach to risk assessment and control design If this sounds like the kind of role you have been looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Head of Business Continuity & Resilience Permanent Leicestershire (Hybrid) £80,000 - £90,000 DOE The Organisation A well-established, commercially significant organisation headquartered in Leicestershire with excellent motorway access. Despite a lean headcount, the business operates at a scale that belies its size, with significant reach across the UK. The culture is collaborative and purposeful, with real access to senior leadership for those who earn it. The Opportunity A newly created senior role with genuine scope. As Head of Business Continuity, Risk, Compliance and Resilience, you will build and lead an integrated framework covering operational resilience, IT risk, supplier assurance and crisis management. This is a hands-on position, not a figurehead role; you will need to be comfortable doing the work as well as shaping the strategy. You will report into the senior IT leadership team and have direct Board exposure through regular reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee. Key Responsibilities Business Continuity & Resilience Own and continually improve the Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework Design and run disaster recovery simulations and resilience exercises Lead crisis management planning and incident response Coordinate resilience assurance across third-party suppliers Technology Resilience Define and maintain technology resilience standards, including DR, backup and RTO/RPO frameworks Provide independent assurance that critical systems are protected and recovery plans are tested Support access controls, credentials management and authentication reviews for critical platforms Third-Party Risk Build and manage a supplier and partner risk framework Ensure due diligence and ongoing monitoring is in place for suppliers supporting critical services Governance & Reporting Report regularly to the Board and Audit & Risk Committee Maintain oversight of key controls and assurance activities across the business What We Need Essential Substantial hands-on experience in business continuity and operational resilience Strong grounding in IT and technology risk Proven experience managing supplier and third-party risk Confident presenting at Board or Executive level A track record of managing crises or major incidents Desirable Relevant professional certifications; CISM, ISO 22301, ICA or PRINCE2 Experience with recognised operational and technology resilience frameworks Key Skills Sound judgement and the ability to cut through ambiguity Strong stakeholder influence; comfortable at both Board and operational level Clear-headed under pressure; decisive when it matters Analytical approach to risk assessment and control design If this sounds like the kind of role you have been looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Asset Resourcing Limited
ERP & Applications Manager (SAP ECC > S/4HANA) - global manufacturer £110K + Bonus + Benefits London (Hybrid 4 days in HQ) Our client is a global manufacturing business currently operating on SAP ECC and preparing for a transition to SAP S/4HANA. The company operates manufacturing and commercial facilities across the United States, Europe, Brazil, India, and China. Position Summary: The ERP & Applications Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and ongoing management of the company's enterprise systems, with a primary focus on SAP S/4HANA ERP and the broader enterprise application landscape. In addition to ERP leadership, the role will oversee key application capabilities including data, analytics, and AI initiatives, working closely with the Data & Analytics function to ensure enterprise systems enable better insights, automation, and decision-making across the organization. This role will manage internal resources and external partners to ensure enterprise platforms are stable, scalable, and aligned with business priorities. Key Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as the primary IT leader responsible for the SAP S/4HANA ERP platform and related business processes. Support and lead ERP transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and process optimization. Maintain an enterprise applications roadmap aligned with business priorities and digital transformation initiatives. Provide leadership and support for data, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities across enterprise applications. Partner with the Data & Analytics team to ensure enterprise platforms support advanced analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making. Manage relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, and implementation partners. Oversee vendor performance, contracts, and service delivery to ensure strong outcomes for ERP and application initiatives. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems, or related field required. Master's degree or MBA preferred Experience with SAP S/4HANA and proven experience supporting or leading ERP implementation or transformation programs Experience working across ERP modules such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, or Sales Experience managing enterprise application portfolios beyond ERP is strongly preferred Experience supporting data, analytics, or AI-enabled initiatives is preferred Experience working with external system integrators or implementation partners An Equal Opportunity Employer , or client celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
ERP & Applications Manager (SAP ECC > S/4HANA) - global manufacturer £110K + Bonus + Benefits London (Hybrid 4 days in HQ) Our client is a global manufacturing business currently operating on SAP ECC and preparing for a transition to SAP S/4HANA. The company operates manufacturing and commercial facilities across the United States, Europe, Brazil, India, and China. Position Summary: The ERP & Applications Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and ongoing management of the company's enterprise systems, with a primary focus on SAP S/4HANA ERP and the broader enterprise application landscape. In addition to ERP leadership, the role will oversee key application capabilities including data, analytics, and AI initiatives, working closely with the Data & Analytics function to ensure enterprise systems enable better insights, automation, and decision-making across the organization. This role will manage internal resources and external partners to ensure enterprise platforms are stable, scalable, and aligned with business priorities. Key Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as the primary IT leader responsible for the SAP S/4HANA ERP platform and related business processes. Support and lead ERP transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and process optimization. Maintain an enterprise applications roadmap aligned with business priorities and digital transformation initiatives. Provide leadership and support for data, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities across enterprise applications. Partner with the Data & Analytics team to ensure enterprise platforms support advanced analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making. Manage relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, and implementation partners. Oversee vendor performance, contracts, and service delivery to ensure strong outcomes for ERP and application initiatives. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems, or related field required. Master's degree or MBA preferred Experience with SAP S/4HANA and proven experience supporting or leading ERP implementation or transformation programs Experience working across ERP modules such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, or Sales Experience managing enterprise application portfolios beyond ERP is strongly preferred Experience supporting data, analytics, or AI-enabled initiatives is preferred Experience working with external system integrators or implementation partners An Equal Opportunity Employer , or client celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
