Global Standards & Stakeholder Engagement Lead

BSI; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Health insurance

Pension plan with company contribution

Income protection

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption leave

Compassionate leave

Job summary

BSI's Covent Garden-based Standards Engagement Manager role seeks a dynamic professional to lead international standards initiatives. You will steer multiple committees, engage with government bodies and industry leaders, and drive development of new standards while shaping UK influence on the global stage.

You will facilitate discussions, enable consensus, and oversee projects with cross‑functional teams in Content, Marketing and Policy.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and facilitation skills to lead groups and panels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build credible relationships with professionals.
• Proactive with the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of standards.
• Agile and curious, adaptable to change and eager to learn.
• Sector knowledge of safety, food or healthcare can be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of standards committees, projects, and programmes across safety, food and healthcare-related sectors.
• Engage with key stakeholders including industry experts, government bodies, and trade associations.
• Drive strategic development, identifying opportunities for new standards and expanding BSI’s influence in the sector.
• Represent the UK internationally, providing expert input on European and global standardisation efforts.
• Monitor sector developments and emerging trends to help shape future standards and priorities.
• Ensure timely project delivery, overseeing workflows and collaborating with internal teams, including Content, Marketing, and Policy.
• Provide expert guidance to committee chairs, participants, and stakeholders, facilitating discussions and building consensus.

Skills

Strong communication & facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Proactivity & autonomy

Agility & curiosity

Sector knowledge (safety/food/health)

Job description

BSI's Covent Garden-based Standards Engagement Manager role seeks a dynamic professional to lead international standards initiatives. You will steer multiple committees, engage with government bodies and industry leaders, and drive development of new standards while shaping UK influence on the global stage.

You will facilitate discussions, enable consensus, and oversee projects with cross‑functional teams in Content, Marketing and Policy.