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Job Title: Certification Manager – Gas Products

Location: Hybrid / Loughborough (Every 1-2 weeks)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We have a superb opportunity for Certification Manager to join our Gas Products team, that would ideally suit somebody with experience in testing & standards for gas equipment and appliances such as BS EN 331, BS EN 161, BS EN 203 or ISO 15502, ISO 15626.

You will be playing a pivotal role working closely with our testing team and our clients responsible for the effective management and development of a portfolio of Certification Schemes within the Gas stream, delivering high-quality, “right first time” product evaluation, achieving client satisfaction and achieving its commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

The Certification Manager plans, prioritises and supervises his/her own work to ensure:

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All certification applications are processed timely and effectively.

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Technical reports are reviewed.

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Certification recommendations are made.

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Delivery of projects

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Project plans are maintained accurately so as to ensure business finances are accurately reflected.

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Accurate forecasts of revenue are provided as required by the Certification Team Manager.

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Where required represents BSI’s interests with external bodies (e.g. standards committees and notified body working groups) as required.

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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.

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Works closely with the Sales Team, clients and test laboratories (BSI and external providers) to assess client enquiries and develop appropriate programmes to allow quotations for new certification projects to be prepared.

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Proactively develops and maintain excellent relationships with current and potential clients.

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May act as account manager for several key clients.

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Global travel where required to support business development growth and client certification requirements.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

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Detailed knowledge on a range of International, European or British Standards and/or other relevant documents and procedures (as relevant to specific post).

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Expert knowledge of relevant product-related legislation and European Directives.

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Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical subject.

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Knowledge of quality requirements such as ISO 17065, ISO 9001

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills – capable of communicating technical issues to a wide audience, including clients with limited technical knowledge and clients who do not use English as a first language.

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Customer focussed and solution orientated.

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Excellent organisation and planning skills.

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Familiarity with office IT systems and their application to commercial and technical processes.

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Experience in monitoring budgets and maintaining cost control.

About BSI:

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 Energy, Aerospace, Automotive, Built Environment, Food, Healthcare and ICT. With over 80,000 clients in 172 countries, BSI is an organization whose standards inspire excellence across the globe.

What we offer:

We offer career development opportunities and an attractive remuneration package including:

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Competitive salary

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Annual Bonus

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27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy additional days

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Private medical and dental insurance

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Company contribution pension scheme

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Life assurance from your first day with us
… and many more flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit you!

To be considered for our Certification Manager - Gas Products opportunity, please submit your application today