Global Certification Operations Manager

Kiwa

Dunstable

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance
Enhanced Family Leave
Long service rewards
Salary Reviews
Enhanced Pension Contributions
Life Assurance – 4x annual salary
Cycle Loan Scheme
Electric Power Point Loan
Free eye tests

Job summary

Kiwa seeks an International Manager in Dunstable to support certification activities across our international operations. You will work with global teams, agents and stakeholders to ensure efficient, consistent delivery in line with accreditation requirements.

This hybrid role is based in Dunstable, with responsibilities spanning technical guidance, audits, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have certification body experience, leadership credentials, and strong communication

Qualifications

  • Experience in a certification body in a technical or managerial role.
  • Knowledge of management system certification processes and accreditation requirements.
  • Lead Auditor training; qualification in one or more management standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and monitor international certification operations with agents and stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with procedures, standards and accreditation requirements (ISO/IEC 17021-1).
  • Review audit programmes, certification scopes and technical information.
  • Monitor performance data, identify improvements and support corrective actions.
  • Support changes to standards, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and escalate certification, impartiality, compliance and operational risks.

Skills

Certification expertise
Lead Auditor training
Analytical skills
Communication skills
IT skills (MS Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiwa seeks an International Manager in Dunstable to support certification activities across our international operations. You will work with global teams, agents and stakeholders to ensure efficient, consistent delivery in line with accreditation requirements.

This hybrid role is based in Dunstable, with responsibilities spanning technical guidance, audits, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have certification body experience, leadership credentials, and strong communication

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