Certification Manager (Fire Suppression Products)

Location: Remote Worker (With occasional travel)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About The Role

As Certification Scheme Manager for Fire Suppression Products you will be responsible for the effective management and development of the Certification Schemes for this range of products. You will deliver high-quality “right first time” product evaluation, achieving client satisfaction and achieving company commercial targets. The position involves management of client certification projects, reviewing of relevant standards and ensuring changes are transitioned and delivered accordingly. You will be working closely with testing teams, undertaking technical review of test reports and the recommendation for the issue of certification across various schemes including Kitemark, CPR, MER & MER. This position requires proactive attendance at client meetings, trade shows and technical committee meetings. There will be a requirement for travel to our Testing Laboratories, Client Meetings etc mainly but not limited to the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical support of Contract Reviews and Applications are set up correctly
• Certification applications are processed timely and effectively
• Technical reports are reviewed timely and effectively
• Certification recommendations are made when in ownership of the project
• Fee-earning project utilisation is maximised
• Delivery of projects to customer expectations and deadlines
• Provide policy and authoritative input on technical, regulatory and procedural issues
• Proactively identify product development opportunities to support business development growth targets

Person Specification

• Knowledge of Fire Suppression Products within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of compliance regulations such as CPR, MER & MER
• Product and/or Product Certification or Testing Knowledge
• Qualified Engineer, relevant degree or relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – capable of communicating technical issues to a wide audience including clients with limited technical knowledge and clients where English is not their first language
• General knowledge of business principles and operating practices (commercial awareness)
• General level of IT literacy and capability of learning and adopting new systems. e.g. BSI Internal Systems
• Ability to work remotely as part of a team and to tight time scales
• Comfortable dealing with people at all levels throughout a business

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of ISO 17065 compliance requirements for certification
• Knowledge of quality requirements for third party certification would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with reading and understanding Standards

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training, and development with the inclusion of Annual Bonus, Contribution Based Pension, Private Healthcare, 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance.

Do you believe the world deserves excellence? We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in. Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance, and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company. If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!

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