Global Standards Development Lead (Hybrid UK)

BSI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave

Paid sick leave

Bank holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan with company contribution

Car allowance (dependent on role)

Income protection

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption leave

Compassionate leave

Paid bereavement leave

Learning and development opportunities

Tailorable flexible benefits

Job summary

BSI in London is seeking a Standards Development Manager to oversee a portfolio of standards development projects on a 12-month fixed-term contract, operating on a hybrid basis from the London office with two days in the office per month. You will collaborate with the Senior Standards Manager and sector teams to advance national and international standards initiatives.

The role requires experience in engagement, project/relationship management, and strong stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in engagement, project management or relationship management roles.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communicating with and influencing industry experts and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation skills to handle multiple committees and priorities.
• Detail-oriented with experience preparing agendas, minutes and meeting logistics.
• Strong written communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience in standards, publishing, membership bodies or similar stakeholder-led environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of standards development projects, ensuring delivery to timelines, quality standards and business objectives.
• Lead and support industry committees, guiding stakeholders through development of nationally and internationally recognised standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, regulators, industry associations and subject matter experts.
• Facilitate meetings and stakeholder discussions, driving consensus and resolving differing viewpoints to achieve outcomes.
• Identify emerging industry trends and market needs, developing business cases and recommendations for new standards initiatives.
• Represent and support UK interests within international and European standards development activities and working groups.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, policy and content functions to maximise reach and impact of published standards.
• Recruit, onboard and develop committee members, ensuring diverse, engaged and effective expert communities.

Skills

Engagement experience

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Minutes & agendas

Copilot proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

BSI in London is seeking a Standards Development Manager to oversee a portfolio of standards development projects on a 12-month fixed-term contract, operating on a hybrid basis from the London office with two days in the office per month. You will collaborate with the Senior Standards Manager and sector teams to advance national and international standards initiatives.

The role requires experience in engagement, project/relationship management, and strong stakeholder skills.