Global Crisis Management Lead

CHEP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Manchester is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their Crisis Management and Resilience programs. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in risk compliance and crisis leadership. Responsibilities include setting clear objectives, coordinating crisis management efforts, and enhancing global preparedness through effective leadership. This role offers a hybrid work model with a focus on sustainability and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in risk and compliance.
• Proven track record in crisis management at senior leadership level.
• Experience in matrixed environments and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Crisis Management and Resilience programs.
• Provide leadership and set objectives across Crisis Management disciplines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to enhance global preparedness.

Skills

Crisis Management

Risk Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Leadership

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets crates and containers. We employ approximately 13000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you Youll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. Youll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. Youll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead and drive our global Crisis Management and Resilience programs. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in risk compliance and crisis leadership capable of influencing across a matrixed organization and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction by setting clear objectives and priorities across the Crisis Management disciplines.
• Have accountability for the tactical implementation of Crisis Management Frameworks / management systems ensuring that the implementations are in line with the business objectives and its risk appetite.
• Ensure there is appropriate change management training and communication activities ensuring adequate business involvement ensuring long term sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Lead coordination of cross-functional teams within the unified Resilience Ecosystem integrating Risk Continuity and Crisis functions to enhance global preparedness.
• Deputise for the Global Safety BCM & Security Executive when and where required.

Crisis Management

• Play a key leadership role in the organisational response to major incidents and disruptive events.
• Coordinate regional Crisis Management efforts to ensure consistency of engagement / escalation across all areas of the business (internal and external facing Implement an incident and Crisis Management Framework that caters for bronze (country) silver (region) and gold (global) response structures.
• Ensure global Crisis Management capability (e.g. in the form of a community of trained and competent Crisis Managers).

Experience

• 10 years of experience in risk and compliance with a strong foundation in regulatory frameworks and governance.
• 10 years of hands‑on experience managing and driving Crisis Management (CM) programs at a global or regional level.
• Proven track record in incident and crisis management at a senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in strategy development change management stakeholder influence and executive communication.
• Experience working effectively in matrixed environments and cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with external certification bodies and regulatory engagement.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong ability to design implement and support global resilience programs that align with business objectives.
• Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships across internal and external networks.
• A highly effective leader with the ability to navigate complex environments manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• A proactive change agent capable of identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and driving transformation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate direction and expectations both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated success in developing and coaching teams with a passion for talent development and performance management.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to Succeed in the Role

Active Learning Adaptability Business Continuity Crisis Management Cross-Functional Work Curiosity Digital Literacy Emotional Intelligence Empathy Initiative Internal Auditing Problem Solving Project Delivery Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning

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Employment Type : Full-Time