Certification Executive (6 month contract)

Kiwa UK; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP Service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Welcome Pack

Generous Annual Leave

Job summary

BASEC, part of the Kiwa UK Group, is seeking a Certification Executive on a 6 month fixed term contract in Milton Keynes. The role is hybrid, coordinating audit and certification activities to deliver exceptional service for internal and external customers.

Key duties include scheduling audits, managing records, issuing certificates, coordinating samples, and supporting accreditation audits. The 6 month contract offers a competitive package and a comprehensive benefits suite.

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of Management Systems Certification and/or Product Testing is desirable.
• Experience/knowledge of ISO 17021 and/or ISO 17065 accreditation standards is desirable.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit visits, including travel arrangements (flights, visas, accommodation, transport).
• Manage customer audit records through all set-up, review, and certification stages.
• Prepare and issue certificates, maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate testing sample selections and liaise with customers and laboratories for timely, compliant processes.
• Issue routine test reports to customers.
• Maintain certification statuses and concession requests.
• Obtain customer annual production quantities.
• Communicate effectively with auditors to optimise scheduling and service delivery.
• Produce reports as directed by the line manager.
• Support accreditation and regulatory body audits.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Independent working

Proactive problem-solving & attention

ISO 17021 / ISO 17065 awareness

Job description

Job Summary

BASEC, part of the Kiwa UK Group, is looking for a Certification Executive to join our Certification team on a 6 month fixed term contract. This hybrid role, based in Milton Keynes, plays a key role in coordinating audit and certification activities, ensuring an exceptional service for both internal and external customers.

Job Summary

BASEC, part of the Kiwa UK Group, is looking for a Certification Executive to join our Certification team on a 6 month fixed term contract. This hybrid role, based in Milton Keynes, plays a key role in coordinating audit and certification activities, ensuring an exceptional service for both internal and external customers.

About The Role

• Shedule customer audit visits, including arranging flights, visas, accommodation, and transport as appropriate.
• Manage customer audit records through all stages of set up, review and certification process.
• Prepare and issue a variety of certificates, while maintaining accurate records.
• Manage testing sample selections and liaise with customers and laboratories to ensure timely and compliant processes.
• Issue passed routine test reports to customers.
• Maintain certification statuses (standby, suspension, withdrawal) and customer concession requests.
• Obtain customer annual production quantities.
• Maintain effective communication with auditors to optimise scheduling, travel, and overall service delivery.
• Produce reports and other material as directed by the line manager.
• Support accreditation and regulatory body audits.

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience/knowledge of Management Systems Certification and/or Product Testing is desirable.
• Experience/knowledge of ISO 17021 and/or ISO 17065 accreditation standards is desirable.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and achieve set targets.
• Relevant experience of balancing the needs of customers, shareholders and colleagues.
• Proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills.

What can you expect from us in return?

• 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
• £32,000 per annum
• Generous Annual Leave – 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for 6 month contract)
• 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, hybrid working pattern (2 days in the office, 3 days at home)
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [e-mail].