Certification Manager Ppe - Uk

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too! **Job Title:** Certification Manager **Location:** United Kingdom, Home based **Department:** Personal Protection Equipment **Purpose of Position:** We now have an exciting role for a Certification Manager. 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 Personal Protection Equipment stream, delivering high-quality, “right first time” product evaluation, achieving client satisfaction and achieving its commercial targets. **Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:** * Manage PPE CE certification schemes * Carry out on-going surveillance visits and on-site testing where required * Attend technical meetings and committees where required * Contribute to the departments income and regulatory requirements * Be able to read and understand product specifications and directives and discuss at a technical level * Participate in, maintain and develop BSI activities for UKAS accreditation **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** * Knowledge of product certification processes * Knowledge of the PPE Regulation or European Directives in general * Background in mechanical engineering and/or plastic technologies * Able to work independently and as part of the team when necessary * Able to use Microsoft applications and be able to use BSI specific software * Able to understand systems and processes * Preferably a Lead Auditor but not essential * Able to discuss technical issues with customers * Be able to devise complex test programmes for multiple product projects * Able to read and understand product specifications **What we offer:**  Competitive salary, 27 Days annual leave with the opportunity to increase to 30 days, on-going coaching and development, structured Induction Programme, excellent Company-contributed Pension Scheme company-paid private medical insurance and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your life-style. **About Us** BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.   Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments. Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs. Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world. BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.