Speculative Applications - Business Continuity Management Specialist

Control Risks; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Business Continuity consultant to support clients in designing and implementing operational resilience capabilities. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both English and Arabic, and responsible for oversight of the Business Continuity Management System. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and managing crisis communication plans. Strong communication skills and knowledge of UAE regulations are essential. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both English and Arabic.
• Ability to manage projects and collaborate with teams.
• Knowledge of BCM frameworks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Business Continuity Management System aligned with standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop crisis management plans.
• Lead internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Manage BCM-related projects from planning to execution.
• Deliver BCM training and promote resilience culture.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks

Knowledge of supply chain risk

Job description

Control Risks is looking for an experienced Business Continuity consultant to support our clients with the design and implementation of operational resilience capabilities. The consultant must be fluent in English and Arabic and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an end-to-end Business Continuity and Resilience framework across our client’s organisation. Experience with corporate crisis management, cyber and technology resilience is preferred. Control Risks offers a competitive salary benchmarked to region and experience.

Responsibilities

• Business Continuity Strategy & Framework Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with NCEMA and ISO 22301 or equivalent standards.


• Develop and maintain business impact analyses (BIA) and risk assessments across all business functions.


• Ensure the organization’s BCM framework supports strategic and operational objectives. Crisis & Incident Management: Develop and implement crisis management and communication plans.


• Occasionally you may be asked to coordinate response efforts during disruptions and facilitate recovery planning.


• Conduct post-incident reviews and ensure lessons learned are embedded into BCM practices.


• Governance, Policy & Compliance: Establish BCM policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory and industry best practices.


• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements and relevant sectoral BCM mandates (e.g., financial services, government, or energy).


• Lead regular internal audits, readiness assessments, and compliance reviews.


• Project Management & Implementation: Manage BCM-related projects end-to-end— from planning and resource allocation to execution and monitoring.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate continuity planning into strategic and operational projects.


• Track milestones, deliverables, and risks using formal project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile).


• Training, Awareness & Testing: Design and deliver BCM training, drills, and simulation exercises for staff and leadership.


• Promote a resilience culture through awareness programs and workshops.


• Oversee testing and validation of continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Key Competencies

• Fluent in English and Arabic


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure


• Excellent planning, execution, and reporting capabilities


• Knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and local business culture


• Knowledge of supply chain risk and resilience


• High degree of professional integrity and resilience