Technical Manager in England

Location: Remote – Occasional Travel to London / Kent office as required (Potential for International Travel)

Reporting to: Chief Governance Officer

Salary: DOE

We’re looking for an experienced and detail‑driven Group QHSE Technical Manager to take technical ownership of our QHSE schemes across the Amtivo Group. This is a key role within our Governance function, ensuring our certification schemes are robust, compliant, and aligned with accreditation requirements across global markets.

You’ll lead the development of scheme policies, procedures, guidance and controls, ensuring our standards are clearly defined, consistently applied, and continuously improved. Working closely with internal teams, accreditation bodies and industry stakeholders, you’ll play a central role in maintaining our accreditations, supporting audits, and driving technical excellence across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Technical Leadership & Scheme Ownership
  • Own and maintain scheme‑specific management system documentation, policies and procedures.
  • Monitor industry standards and lead transition planning for relevant scheme updates.
  • Provide technical guidance to compliance teams, auditors and certification bodies across the Group.
  • Respond to internal and external technical queries and share best practice across the organisation.
• Audit, Accreditation & Governance
  • Support planning and delivery of accreditation body audits and scheme owner assessments.
  • Contribute to the external witnessed audit programme and ensure findings are effectively closed out.
  • Support internal audit planning to ensure full coverage of business and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accreditation and recognition status through robust technical oversight.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Maintain strong communication channels with global stakeholders, ensuring alignment on scheme developments.
  • Act as technical liaison with Sales to support sector strategies and commercial opportunities.
  • Attend industry forums and contribute to sector‑specific content such as blogs, insights and training.
• Continuous Improvement & Change
  • Support change management processes, ensuring effective consultation and communication.
  • Lead or support sector‑specific training development.
  • Support the investigation and resolution of scheme‑related complaints.
  • Identify opportunities to improve scheme efficiency, documentation and technical controls.

What success looks like

• Strong support for internal and external audit programmes.
• Effective management of witness assessments and accreditation requirements.
• Clear, consistent communication of technical changes across the Group.
• Well‑maintained and efficient scheme documentation.
• Timely delivery of transitions and scope extensions.
• Continued maintenance of global accreditations.

What you’ll bring

• A background in operational compliance with strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Recognised qualifications relevant to QHSE schemes (internal or external).
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Confident stakeholder management and the ability to work across teams and geographies.
• A collaborative, proactive and resilient mindset, with the ability to inspire confidence and model best practice.

At Amtivo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where authenticity thrives. We believe that true collaboration stems from valuing every individual’s unique perspective and experience. Our commitment to agility empowers us to adapt and innovate, driving superior performance. Upholding the highest standards of integrity, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and inspired to contribute their best.

Amtivo Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to provide individual feedback. We aim to contact applicants within 14 days if selected for interview.