International Certification Lead – ISO & Compliance, Hybrid

Kiwa; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Cycle Loan Scheme

Free eye tests/ glasses contribution

Welcome Pack

Job summary

Kiwa, via its NQA division, is seeking an International Certification Manager to support certification activities across our international operations. You will work closely with global teams, agents and stakeholders to ensure activities are delivered efficiently, consistently and in line with accreditation requirements.

This hybrid role is based in Dunstable, with 1-2 days in the office. You will coordinate international certification operations, review audit programmes and help implement

Qualifications

• Experience within a certification body in a technical or managerial role.
• Knowledge of management system certification processes and accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17021-1 and IAF requirements.
• Lead Auditor training or qualification desirable.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with mentoring experience.
• Proficient IT skills with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor international certification operations, providing technical and operational guidance to international agents and stakeholders.
• Support compliance with procedures, accreditation requirements and ISO/IEC 17021-1.
• Review audit programmes, certification scopes and related technical information.
• Monitor performance data and trends; identify areas for improvement and support corrective actions.
• Support changes to standards, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and elevate certification, impartiality, compliance and operational risks.
• Support guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing to enhance technical competence.
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to development and delivery of international operational and technical activities.

Skills

Certification experience

Management systems

ISO 17021-1

Lead Auditor training

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kiwa, via its NQA division, is seeking an International Certification Manager to support certification activities across our international operations. You will work closely with global teams, agents and stakeholders to ensure activities are delivered efficiently, consistently and in line with accreditation requirements.

This hybrid role is based in Dunstable, with 1-2 days in the office. You will coordinate international certification operations, review audit programmes and help implement