Head of Technical Standards

Speedy Hire; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Lloyds British is a recognised leader in the test and inspection engineering sector, committed to delivering high-quality services to ensure compliance, safety, and performance across a wide range of industries. With a reputation for excellence, we continue to innovate and maintain our position at the forefront of the market. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, expert technical solutions, and upholding the highest industry standards.

Role Overview:
Lloyds British is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head of Technical Standards to lead and enhance our technical standards framework within the test, inspection, and certification industry. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping and maintaining the technical integrity of our operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and industry standards while driving continuous improvement across our technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the technical standards strategy for the company, ensuring compliance with UKAS, SAFed, LEEA, BSI, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Oversee and drive compliance with BS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 standards, particularly in relation to managing associated risk registers, ensuring proper monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a technical team, ensuring high performance while fostering collaboration across different departments and divisions within the organisation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality assurance, and R&D, to meet both technical and commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management to set and meet financial and performance targets, ensuring technical activities align with broader organisational goals.
• Stay informed on the latest developments and trends in the industry by identifying key information sources, ensuring that Lloyds British remains a leader in its markets.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on operational efficiency, quality assurance, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Ensure all technical staff are well-trained, knowledgeable, and compliant with relevant standards through the development and delivery of training programs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with honours in Engineering (or equivalent), with strong technical expertise in test, inspection, and certification processes.
• Extensive experience within a technical team in the test, inspection, and certification industry, with a deep understanding of the sector’s technical standards and regulatory environment.
• Proven experience with UKAS, SAFed, LEEA, BSI, and other governing bodies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Demonstrable experience in leading successful teams, fostering collaboration, and working across departments to achieve both technical and commercial targets within an organisational structure.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance technical objectives with financial performance goals.
• Awareness of the latest industry trends and knowledge of best practices in the test and inspection sectors, ensuring the company remains competitive and compliant with evolving industry standards.
• Detailed knowledge of BS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012, especially where National Contracts apply, including managing compliance, monitoring, and mitigating risks.

Why Join Lloyds British?
At Lloyds British, we offer a collaborative work environment where your expertise will directly impact the success of our company. As Head of Technical Standards, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our operations and maintaining our position as an industry leader. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development and growth.

How to Apply:
If you are a forward-thinking, experienced leader with a passion for technical excellence, we encourage you to apply for the Head of Technical Standards role. Please submit your CV and cover letter to or hit the apply button, outlining your qualifications, experience, and why you would be a great fit for this position.

We offer:

• Monthly cash car allowance or company car
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Health Cover
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers.
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM– Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management.

Speedy Hire operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.