At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT disaster recovery efforts and ensure quick recovery from major incidents.
- Company: Join a renowned UK brand known for its commitment to resilience and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Engage with executives and drive continuous improvement in a complex operational landscape.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology recovery in a dynamic, regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in IT resilience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
Role: Head of IT DR (Cyber and Technology) - Resilience
Location: England, UK (20% travel to HQ)
Newly created appointment suited to a Cyber / Technology Resilience and DR leader. Focused on ensuring that when a major incident occurs, there is a clear, controlled and executable path to a quick recovery. Landing at leadership level, this is a highly visible role ensuring there is an enterprise-wide technology recovery plan, working at the intersection between Cyber, Risk and Technology (Infrastructure and Applications). You will partner with executives both IT and non-technology (internal, and external regulatory) to embed strong governance, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement to strengthen organisational recovery and resilience. Significant opportunity to join a household brand within the UK, and an organisation that has also been listed as a Global Employer of choice operating within a regulated space. Weighted heavily towards practical experience and delivery over theory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end recovery of critical IT services following severe incidents
- Act as central command during recovery scenarios, aligning technology, business, and third parties
- Own and govern the enterprise recovery framework, ensuring control, sequencing, and data integrity
- Deliver clear, confident communication to executives, regulators, and stakeholders
- Drive readiness through testing, simulation, and continuous improvement
- Matrix leadership across a number of teams including Cyber, Infrastructure, Applications and Risk
- Mid-Large, regulated organisation with significant operational complexity
- Regular engagement at executive and board level
- Close alignment with regulatory expectations (FCA, PRA, ICO)
What we’re looking for:
- Technology leader in technology resilience, recovery, or major incident leadership
- Strong understanding of cyber recovery, data integrity, and service restoration
- Ability to operate decisively under pressure and provide clear direction
- Credibility and influence at senior stakeholder level
This is a critical role with real impact, defining how the organisation responds when the worst happens.
Wanted: Head of Disaster Recovery (IT/Cyber) employer: Delaney & Bourton
Delaney & Bourton is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a remote position with opportunities for occasional travel across the UK and Europe, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements while being part of a transformative project that enhances their professional growth and expertise in the field. The company prioritises employee development and provides a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact.
