Certification & Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialist doors and hardware is looking for a Certification & Compliance Manager. This vital leadership role focuses on ensuring product compliance with life safety standards and certifications, including fire and smoke doors. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in compliance management. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical and project management skills to navigate multiple certification programs effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in certification and compliance management.
• Experience with fire doors, smoke doors, and life safety products.
• Knowledge of relevant standards (UL 10C, NFPA 80, BS 476-22).

Responsibilities

• Lead certification management for fire and smoke doors.
• Drive compliance excellence across UK and US markets.
• Engage with testing labs and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Quality Assurance

Degree in Compliance

Job description

Job Description

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 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.