Regional Head of Security & Operational Resilience – MEA
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About the Role
DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Regional Head of Security & Operational Resilience for the MEA region to lead security, health & safety, and business continuity management.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the regional Security & Operational Resilience strategy in alignment with global and divisional priorities
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the ISO 45001 certified Health & Safety Management System
- Ensure governance and consistent application of Security, Health & Safety, BCM, Quality, and Environmental standards across all MEA countries
- Identify, assess, and manage regional risks (people, financial, operational, and reputational) and implement effective mitigation measures
- Lead and coordinate the regional safety audit program
- Lead the implementation and governance of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and crisis management
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, and intelligence services across MEA
- Champion a strong safety culture by leading engagement campaigns and modelling safety leadership behavior
Requirements
- Significant experience in Security, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, Quality, Environmental Management, law enforcement, intelligence services, or relevant international organizations
- Proven experience in multi country or regional roles, ideally in logistics or complex operational environments
- Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO, BCM, Security) are advantageous
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Analytical and problem solving capabilities
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Project and program management
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Job Purpose
- The Regional Head of Security & Operational Resilience – MEA is responsible for leading and implementing the regional strategy for Security, Health & Safety (H&S) & Business Continuity Management (BCM) in alignment with global and divisional objectives.
- The role ensures the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks to minimize exposure to people, operational, financial, and reputational risks, while ensuring compliance with increasing customer and regulatory requirements.
- The position plays a critical role in strengthening operational resilience, ensuring effective crisis preparedness and response, and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory authorities, law enforcement, and intelligence networks across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the regional Security & Operational Resilience strategy in alignment with global and divisional priorities covering AFR, OFR, IP, CDZ and Road.
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the ISO 45001 certified Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) in alignment with DGF's Global Health & Safety Management System, guidance and standards across the region.
- Ensure governance and consistent application of Security, Health & Safety, Business Continuity Management (BCM), Quality, and Environmental standards across all MEA countries.
- Identify, assess, and manage regional risks (people, financial, operational, and reputational) and implement effective mitigation measures.
- Respond to and escalate critical safety concerns raised by employees or management, ensuring timely and appropriate actions.
- Define and deploy the regional security framework, policies, and standards to reduce incidents, claims, and losses.
- Lead and coordinate the regional safety audit program, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow up.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, customer requirements, and external regulatory frameworks across the region.
- Develop, implement, and track the annual Regional Safety Plan in alignment with global safety objectives.
- Ensure accurate, timely reporting and analysis of incident and accident data across the region.
- Establish and maintain a functional safety governance structure, including regional and country level safety committees.
- Lead the implementation and governance of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and crisis management, including preparedness, response, and recovery.
What We Need From You
- Significant experience in Security, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, Quality, Environmental Management, law enforcement, intelligence services, or relevant international organizations.
- Proven experience in multi country or regional roles, ideally in logistics or complex operational environments.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO, BCM, Security) are advantageous.
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Analytical and problem solving capabilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Project and program management.
We Offer
- Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
- Possible further career development.
- Competitive salary.
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