Quality Certification Manager – Iso27001

South West Recruitment; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Global project exposure

Diversity & inclusion

Professional development

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance and Certification Manager to join our Rotterdam-based team in a hybrid role. You will oversee QMS and ISMS, maintain certifications across ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, and related schemes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will lead internal audits, manage external audits, develop certification roadmaps, and coordinate with global certification bodies and regulatory authorities while driving continuous improvement and governance in

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards (ISO 27001 is non-negotiable).
• Preferable knowledge of IEC/EN 80079-34 or IEC62443 standards.
• Proven experience in managing QMS and ISMS.
• Strong ability to conduct internal audits and manage external audit interactions.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills for certification roadmaps and compliance.
• Excellent documentation and traceability practices.
• Risk assessment and mitigation skills related to security and compliance.
• Effective stakeholder communication and coordination with regulatory bodies.
• Leadership in continuous improvement initiatives for QMS and ISMS.
• Familiarity with regulatory and cybersecurity trends in Industrial IoT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, and EN-ISO/IEC 80079-34.
• Manage ISMS and ensure ongoing ISO/IEC 27001 compliance.
• Coordinate regional product certification processes (ATEX, IECEx, CE, FCC, IC, TELEC, RCM).
• Develop and maintain a certification roadmap aligned with international standards.
• Conduct internal audits, gap assessments, and coordinate with external certification bodies.
• Perform risk assessments and drive continuous improvement of QMS and ISMS.
• Lead Management Reviews, including performance monitoring and objective setting.
• Act as Information Security Officer and governance lead for product safety, quality, and information security.
• Ensure successful audits and (re)certifications; liaise with certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee certification records and serve as primary contact for bodies and regulators.

Skills

ISO 9001

ISO/IEC 27001

QMS

ISMS

Audits

Certification roadmaps

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Assurance and Certification Manager to join our team in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving our quality assurance and certification landscape, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.

This position is ideal for a professional with a strong background in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), and ISO standards, particularly ISO 27001. If you are passionate about governance, product safety, quality, and information security, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Quality Assurance Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, and EN-ISO/IEC 80079-34.
• Managing the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensuring continuous compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 and IEC62443.
• Coordinating and managing regional product certification processes (e.g., ATEX, IECEx, CE, FCC, IC, TELEC, RCM).
• Developing and maintaining a certification roadmap aligned with international standards.
• Conducting internal audits, gap assessments, and coordinating with external certification bodies.
• Performing risk assessments and driving continuous improvement of QMS and ISMS.
• Leading Management Reviews, including performance monitoring and objective setting.
• Acting as the Information Security Officer and leading governance efforts related to product safety, quality, and information security.
• Ensuring successful audits and (re)certifications for relevant standards and schemes.
• Serving as the primary contact for certification bodies, notified bodies, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards (ISO 27001 is non-negotiable).
• Preferable knowledge of IEC/EN 80079-34 or IEC62443 standards.
• Proven experience in managing QMS and ISMS.
• Strong ability to conduct internal audits and manage external audit interactions.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills for certification roadmaps and compliance.
• Excellent documentation and traceability practices.
• Risk assessment and mitigation skills related to security and compliance.
• Effective stakeholder communication and coordination with regulatory bodies.
• Leadership in continuous improvement initiatives for QMS and ISMS.
• Familiarity with regulatory and cybersecurity trends in Industrial IoT.

Day-to-Day

On a typical day, you will:

• Oversee and update certification and compliance records.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for external audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead Management Reviews and monitor performance metrics.
• Act as the primary liaison with certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for QMS and ISMS.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work with a global specialist engineering company.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

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