Hybrid Certification Coordinator (6-Month Contract)

Kiwa UK; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP Service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Welcome Pack

Generous Annual Leave

Job summary

BASEC, part of the Kiwa UK Group, is seeking a Certification Executive on a 6 month fixed term contract in Milton Keynes. The role is hybrid, coordinating audit and certification activities to deliver exceptional service for internal and external customers.

Key duties include scheduling audits, managing records, issuing certificates, coordinating samples, and supporting accreditation audits. The 6 month contract offers a competitive package and a comprehensive benefits suite.

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of Management Systems Certification and/or Product Testing is desirable.
• Experience/knowledge of ISO 17021 and/or ISO 17065 accreditation standards is desirable.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit visits, including travel arrangements (flights, visas, accommodation, transport).
• Manage customer audit records through all set-up, review, and certification stages.
• Prepare and issue certificates, maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate testing sample selections and liaise with customers and laboratories for timely, compliant processes.
• Issue routine test reports to customers.
• Maintain certification statuses and concession requests.
• Obtain customer annual production quantities.
• Communicate effectively with auditors to optimise scheduling and service delivery.
• Produce reports as directed by the line manager.
• Support accreditation and regulatory body audits.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Independent working

Proactive problem-solving & attention

ISO 17021 / ISO 17065 awareness

Job description

BASEC, part of the Kiwa UK Group, is seeking a Certification Executive on a 6 month fixed term contract in Milton Keynes. The role is hybrid, coordinating audit and certification activities to deliver exceptional service for internal and external customers.

Key duties include scheduling audits, managing records, issuing certificates, coordinating samples, and supporting accreditation audits. The 6 month contract offers a competitive package and a comprehensive benefits suite.