Electrical Certification Manager

The Electrical Certification Manager is responsible for the effective management and development of a portfolio of Certification Schemes delivering high-quality, "right first time" product evaluation, achieving client satisfaction and achieving its commercial targets. + The Certification Manager delivers accredited (and unaccredited) certification projects to clients on behalf of BSI. + Recommend the issue, re-issue or withdrawal of certificates, and report recommendations in accordance with BSI policy, procedures and prescribed time-frame. + Where required represents BSI's interests with external bodies (e.g. standards committees and notified body working groups) as required. + Proactively identifies new and/or amended product standards/directives and ensures BSI's certification schemes are kept up to date and relevant to current market needs. + Work with Compliance and Risk team to ensure that the specific products offered in this area by BSI meet all regulatory requirements and that BSI is represented at all necessary meetings, committees, etc. BSI (British Standards Institution) is the business standards company that equips businesses with the necessary solutions to turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence. Renowned for its marks of excellence including the consumer recognized BSI Kitemark, BSI's influence spans multiple sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Built Environment, Food, Healthcare and ICT. With over 81,000 clients in 180 countries, BSI is an organization whose standards inspire excellence across the globe. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: + Detailed knowledge on a range of International, European or British Standards and/or other relevant documents and procedures (as relevant to specific post). + Expert knowledge of relevant product-related legislation and European Directives. + Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical subject. + Extensive experience in Certification techniques used in BSI or similar Certification Bodies. Including in depth knowledge of the quality requirements detailed in relative international good-practice documents (such as EN 45011 or ISO Guide 65). + Excellent verbal and written communication skills - capable of communicating technical issues to a wide audience. + Customer focussed and solution orientated. + Excellent organisation and planning skills. + Familiarity with office IT systems and their application to commercial and technical processes. + Experience in monitoring budgets and maintaining cost control. External Company Name: British Standards Institution, The External Company URL: www.bsigroup.com Street: Kitemark House