Standards Development Manager

BSI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

Income protection

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

BSI in Covent Garden, London, is seeking a Standards Development Manager to shape national and international standards. This hybrid role combines stakeholder engagement, project leadership and cross-sector collaboration to influence best practices globally.

You’ll manage committees, drive strategic initiatives and work with industry leaders to deliver positive societal outcomes. A flexible, dynamic environment offers impactful work and the chance to shape standards that protect people and

Qualifications

• Manage national and international standards committees and projects.
• Engage with industry leaders to influence best practices across sectors.
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Background in standards is not required but helpful.

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

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Autonomy

Agility

Job description

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

Job Title: Standards Development Manager

Location: Covent Garden, London

Work Model: Hybrid

As a Standards Development Manager, you will play a key role in shaping standards that help protect people, improve products and services, and support trusted practices across a wide range of sectors.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to build influential professional networks, manage varied and meaningful projects, and contribute to work that has national and international impact.

About The Role

In this diverse and dynamic role, you’ll manage national and international standards committees, drive strategic initiatives, and engage with industry leaders to influence best practices across industry sectors. You’ll be right at the heart of how BSI operates as a National Standards Body, helping to set the guidelines for how others work across the globe.

You’ll facilitate discussions, build consensus, oversee standards development projects, engage with external stakeholders, and help identify opportunities for new standards that deliver positive outcomes for society.

This is not a technical regulatory or auditing role, and previous standards experience is not required. Instead, we're looking for someone with excellent stakeholder engagement, strong project management and facilitation skills to lead a diverse portfolio of standards committees and projects.

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.

What We’re Looking For

We're open-minded about your background. Experience in volunteer membership management and sector knowledge of safety, food or healthcare can be beneficial but is not essential.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Strong communication and facilitation skills – comfortable leading groups, hosting workshops, and representing the UK at panels or conferences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – the ability to build credible relationships with a wide range of professionals, drawing out contributions and managing differing opinions constructively.
• Project management skills – capable of juggling multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactivity and autonomy – you’ll take ownership of your own portfolio, so a self-starter attitude is key.
• Agility and curiosity – you’ll be adaptable to change whilst demonstrating a willingness to learn.

Our Benefits

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of:

• 27-days annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension plan with company contribution
• Income protection
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption leave
• Compassionate leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

The salary for this position is up to £42,400 per annum; actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to; candidate competencies, level of experience, education, location, divisional budget and internal peer compensation comparisons.

• Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy.

Together, we are building an organisation that is ready to meet the challenges ahead. Help us shape what comes next.

D&I Policy

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, andengage with our global organisation all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made on account of a disability or impairment throughout our recruiting process,please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.