Assessment Manager - QMS 17025

I am recruiting for a Product/Assessment Manager for a leading & repeat client who specialises in the assessment & accreditation of UK organisations. The successful candidate will have strong supply chain & quality management systems experience within 17025 and ideally, experience working with or for an accredited/certified body. The role will focus on Quality Management Systems (QMS), bringing a wealth of experience in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of accreditation & assessment within this field. This is a full-time remote position, working from 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend travel. Please note, you should expect to travel for up to 2-3 days per week, with at least 2 nights spent away from home. This is an opportunity to work in the public interest for the world’s leading accreditation body.

Main Duties: 

• The post calls for someone with a real passion for quality and a strong track record of working within accredited Certification Body.
• The Product/Assessment Manager is the key focal point for customers. You’ll be expected to meet their reasonable accreditation expectations with objectivity, diligence, and excellent customer service.
• You will also be responsible for selecting assessment teams within 17025, establishing the assessment approach, leading & coordinating the team(s), collating and reporting on each assessment, progressing each project from start to finish.
• The position involves extensive travel, mainly within the UK, with frequent overnight stays. A valid UK driving license and vehicle are therefore essential. 

Key Requirements: 

• Relevant hands-on experience, a broad knowledge of QMS within 17025 – essential.
• Excellent understanding of the supply chain process within this field.
• Be customer-focused with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills – essential.
• Must have a valid UK driving license and own vehicle – essential.
• Have experience in organisation auditing or assessment – essential.
• Commercial-minded with excellent people and project management skills.

Benefits & Package: 

• Salary between £55,000 – £60,000 per annum depending on experience 
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Income protection
• Company phone and laptop
• Extensive travel opportunities with all expenses paid 
• Private healthcare scheme
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Gym discount
• Study support (after 6 months)
• Ability to apply for a company car (after 6 months)