Certification Manager

Quast Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Certification Manager at a leading Defence organization in Bristol. This hybrid role entails overseeing certification management processes, driving business initiatives, and ensuring compliance through robust data management, while requiring active UK Security Clearance and knowledge of Defence operations.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK Defence safety and environmental processes.
• Strong understanding of Defence Maritime operations and safety assurance.
• Active UK Security Clearance (SC) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead management within the Naval Authority Development Group.
• Manage PowerBI dashboards for accurate reporting.
• Oversee certification business changes and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Safety Management

Data Management

Stakeholder Management

Reporting

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Certification Manager to support a leading Defence organisation, contributing to vital safety certification processes for ships, submarines, and boats. You will join a dynamic team responsible for overseeing certification management, driving business change initiatives, and ensuring compliance and robust reporting through comprehensive data management.

Location: Hybrid – Abbey Wood, Bristol (minimum 3 days per week onsite).

Rate: Up to £550/day (Inside IR35, via an umbrella company)

Contract Duration: ASAP – 31/03/2026 (Total of 110 days)

Application Deadline: 16/06/2025, 17:00

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Lead management and development initiatives within the Naval Authority Development Group (NADG), contributing to Naval Authority Notices and Directives.
• Regularly manage and update weekly PowerBI dashboards and associated databases, ensuring accurate weekly and monthly reporting metrics.
• Oversee certification business changes, actively engaging stakeholders, and maintaining progress updates through a structured Certification Business Change Plan.
• Facilitate stakeholder management, enhancing databases and reporting mechanisms to generate detailed Certification Reports.
• Support management of certification strategies, delegation letters, and administrative tasks linked to the NAIMS database.
• Coordinate the development, management, and distribution of the programme of work, contributing actively to the Naval Authority Publications Group (NAGP).
• Collaborate closely with teams assessing the application of ANEP102 and using SUBSAFE as a safety management tool, delivering comprehensive mapping reports and assessments.
• Represent the organisation at SSNALG, providing detailed reports on submarine certification issues.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK Defence safety and environmental business processes.
• Demonstrable experience in safety management policy and processes.
• Strong understanding of Defence Maritime operations and the Naval Authority's role in safety assurance and certification.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Active UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge and experience in submarine, ship, and boat certification, including familiarity with Recognised Organisations and Classification Societies.
• Proficiency in PowerBI.

Additional Information:

• UK nationals only.