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Certification Manager
£50k
Manchester Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ISO Certification Manager at a leading organisation that provides certification to ISO and sector-specific standards, as well as specialist training services. The organisation is part of a large not for profit social enterprise that operates a flexible agile working model.
In this role, the ISO Certification Manager will develop, manage and maintain all accreditations and ensure all certification audits that are undertaken comply with accreditation standards.
They supply services to thousands of clients both nationally and internationally. With over 20 years' experience in the assessment and certification industry, working in partnership with a highly skilled team of auditors and assessors to provide a client-focused, value-adding service.
Key Responsibilities
Make certification decisions for all accredited certifications, ensuring the brand is used correctly
Develop maintain and continually improve Quality System, including systems, policies and procedures in line with accreditation requirements.
Implement systems, processes, procedures and recruit technically competent personnel when working with new international standards.
Provide technical support, advice, and guidance to the Business Development and Customer Services teams and advise the Service Director on the effectiveness of the Quality System.
To be the main point of contact for all Auditor technical queries and questions on accredited certifications, including managing and leading Auditor and Technical Advisor meetings.
Maintain the impartiality of services including co-ordination of Management Review and Impartiality Committee meetings, providing, populating, circulating, and storing information required by the Committees.
Develop and maintain the system to allocate new audit work to competent Auditors and offering support where necessary.
About you
Well organised with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
Experience in a customer service certification environment.
Some experience working for a UKAS-accredited certification body within the certification team.
Lead Auditor for one or more of the main management system standards: ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS, ISO.45001 OHSMS and/or ISO 27001 ISMS.
Skills Required
Lead Auditor trained for ISO 9001.
Experience and training in ISO 17021 and ISO 17065.
Some experience working for a UKAS-accredited certification body within the certification team.
Ability to relate to people at all levels.
Technical knowledge and qualification i.e. IEMA, IOSH or QPC - desirable.
Attended Internal Auditor training.
In return the group offer a great benefits package including:
25 days holiday with option to buy 10 extra days
Electric car and bike to work scheme
Volunteer days
6% pension contribution
Discounts on all major retail and leisure outlets
Plus may more
Interested? Send your CV to Annalee Wood at Aspire Recruitment today
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