Electrical Certification Specialist (Future Talent Pipeline 2026)

BSI; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A business improvement and standards company is seeking an Electrical Certification Specialist for a Future Talent Pipeline opportunity in the UK. Responsibilities include managing certification applications, ensuring compliance with international standards, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates should have a relevant STEM background and excellent communication skills. BSI offers competitive benefits, flexible working hours, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive total reward package

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and development

Pension and Life Insurance

Private Healthcare

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience of IECEE CB Schemes for safety of electrical components is a major advantage.
• Familiarity with office IT systems for commercial and technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage certification applications and technical reports effectively.
• Maintain project plans and ensure accurate forecasting of revenue.
• Represent BSI with external bodies on relevant standards.

Skills

Knowledge of International Standards

Electrical safety knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Customer focused

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified within a relevant STEM subject

Job description

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Job Title: Electrical Certification Specialist - Future Talent Pipeline 2026

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 37hrs per week

Location: UK Remote Based (With occasional travel)

About the role

Please note, this is a Future Talent Pipeline opportunity to support expected recruitment in 2026. This is not a live vacancy. By applying for this role your details will be held and you will be contacted/selected once we initiate the recruitment process.

Reporting to the Certification Team Manager, you will be playing a pivotal role by working closely with our testing team and our clients, where you will be responsible for the effective management and development of a portfolio of IECEE CB Schemes, delivering high-quality, “right first time” product evaluation, achieving client satisfaction and achieving commercial targets.

Responsibilities

• All certification applications are processed timely and effectively.
• Technical reports are reviewed.
• Certification recommendations are made.
• Delivery of projects.
• Project plans are maintained accurately so as to ensure business finances are reflected accurately and accurate forecasts of revenue are provided as required by the Certification Team Manager.
• Where required represents BSI’s interests with external bodies (e.g. standards committees and notified body working groups) as required.
• Proactively identifies new and/or amended product standards/directives and ensures BSI’s certification schemes are kept up to date and relevant to current market needs.
• Works closely with the Sales Team, clients and test laboratories (BSI and external providers) to assess client enquiries and develop appropriate programmes to allow quotations for new certification projects to be prepared.
• Proactively develops and maintain excellent relationships with current and potential clients.
• May act as account manager for several key clients.
• Global travel where required to support partner test lab audits and business development growth and client certification requirements.

To be successful in the role, you will have

• Knowledge of International, European or British Standards and/or other relevant documents and procedures (as relevant to specific post).
• Electrical safety knowledge
• Knowledge of Test & Certification requirements e.g. 17025 & 17065
• Qualified within a relative STEM subject or able to demonstrate previous experience within a similar position
• Experience of IECEE CB Schemes for the safety of electrical and electronic components, equipment and products would be a major advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – capable of communicating technical issues to a wide audience, including clients with limited technical knowledge and clients who do not use English as a first language.
• Customer focussed and solution orientated.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills.
• Familiarity with office IT systems and their application to commercial and technical processes.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of Pension, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Private Healthcare, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and many more!

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare—BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

D&I Policy

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made on account of a disability or impairment throughout out recruiting process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.