Assessment Manager – Asbestos

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The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is looking for a skilled and experienced candidate to take on the exciting and varied role of Assessment Manager within our Asbestos team. This role will specifically focus on testing and surveying for asbestos.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of modern quality management systems in laboratories and inspection bodies, preferably ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17020.
• Good understanding of regulations and HSE guidance relating to asbestos and technical expertise in asbestos surveying, sampling and testing.
• Hold technical qualifications including the BOHS Certificate of Competence in Asbestos (or equivalent) and probably be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Customer‑focused with excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Relevant hands‑on experience, a broad knowledge of the sector and a good understanding of modern quality management systems in organizations.
• Experience in organization auditing or assessment.

The Role

The post calls for someone with a real passion for quality and hands‑on experience within an asbestos surveying and testing body. The work will be both and rewarding. This is an opportunity to work in the public interest for the world’s leading accreditation body.

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Selecting assessment teams.
• Establishing the assessment approach.
• Leading the assessment and coordinating the team.
• Collating and reporting each assessment.
• Progressing each assessment project from start to finish.

The position involves extensive travel, mainly within the UK, with frequent overnight stays.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging

UKAS is proud to be the United Kingdom’s sole Accreditation Body. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. UKAS is committed to promoting a culture of belonging and values the differences and uniqueness that everyone brings to the organisation.

We welcome candidates across all types of backgrounds, circumstances, and identities to support our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance, Consulting, and Project Management

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations