Certification & Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialist doors and hardware seeks a Certification & Compliance Manager in London. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring product certification meets stringent safety standards, requiring expertise in fire safety and compliance management and offering a competitive salary within the vibrant UK market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in certification and compliance management.
• Proven expertise in managing fire doors and life safety products certifications.
• Experience with UL and UKCA/CE processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with national and international standards for Kingsway’s products.
• Drive compliance excellence across UK, US, and global markets.
• Support product innovation while maintaining adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Compliance or related field

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Client:

Kingsway Group Global

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Company Description

Kingsway Group is a global leader in specialist doors and hardware, supplying robust and innovative solutions for mental health, custodial, and healthcare environments. With operations in the UK, US, and Australia, we are trusted by major healthcare providers, architects, and contractors worldwide.

As part of our ambitious growth plans, we are seeking an experienced Certification & Compliance Manager to take ownership of our global product certification and compliance strategy, with a particular focus on fire and smoke door ratings and life safety standards.

Role Description

This is a critical leadership role, ensuring Kingsway’s specialist doors and hardware meet the stringent national and international standards required for market access, safety, and risk mitigation.

You will be the subject matter expert on fire, smoke, and life safety certifications, driving compliance excellence across UK, US, and global markets, while supporting product innovation and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Compliance, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in certification and compliance management, ideally within the door, hardware, building products, or safety-critical industries.
• Proven expertise managing certifications for fire doors, smoke doors, and life safety products, with practical experience in UL (North America) and UKCA/CE processes.
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as:

UL 10C, NFPA 80 (US)

BS 476-22, EN 1634-1, BS EN 13501-2 (UK/EU)

BM TRADA Q-Mark, Certifire, ADA compliance.

• Experience engaging with testing laboratories, notified bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, capable of handling multiple certification programs concurrently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at all business levels.
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial awareness of how certification impacts product strategy, market access, and risk management.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset.