Certification Manager PPE - UK

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Job Title: Certification Manager

Location: United Kingdom, Home based

Department: Personal Protection Equipment

Purpose of Position:

We now have an exciting role for a Certification Manager. You will be playing a pivotal role working closely with our testing team and our clients responsible for the effective management and development of a portfolio of Certification Schemes within the Personal Protection Equipment stream, delivering high-quality, “right first time” product evaluation, achieving client satisfaction and achieving its commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Manage PPE CE certification schemes

• Carry out on-going surveillance visits and on-site testing where required

• Attend technical meetings and committees where required

• Contribute to the departments income and regulatory requirements

• Be able to read and understand product specifications and directives and discuss at a technical level

• Participate in, maintain and develop BSI activities for UKAS accreditation

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of product certification processes

• Knowledge of the PPE Regulation or European Directives in general

• Background in mechanical engineering and/or plastic technologies

• Able to work independently and as part of the team when necessary

• Able to use Microsoft applications and be able to use BSI specific software

• Able to understand systems and processes

• Preferably a Lead Auditor but not essential

• Able to discuss technical issues with customers

• Be able to devise complex test programmes for multiple product projects

• Able to read and understand product specifications

What we offer:

Competitive salary, 27 Days annual leave with the opportunity to increase to 30 days, on-going coaching and development, structured Induction Programme, excellent Company-contributed Pension Scheme company-paid private medical insurance and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your life-style.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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