Standards Development Manager

BSI; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading standards development organization in London is seeking a Standards Development Manager to manage national and international standards committees. You will engage with industry leaders, drive strategic initiatives, and influence best practices in the Medical Devices sector. The ideal candidate will have a background in healthcare and strong project management skills. This role includes flexible working options and a variety of benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A background in healthcare is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Capable of handling multiple publishing projects across various industries.
• Collaborate with professionals at all levels.
• Keen to identify new opportunities for standards development.
• Appetite for fast-paced environments offering versatile opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of standards committees, projects, and programs.
• Engage with key stakeholders to grow and develop standards.
• Drive strategic development and identify opportunities for new standards.
• Represent the UK internationally in standardisation efforts.
• Ensure timely project delivery and oversee workflows.
• Provide expert guidance and facilitate discussions.

Skills

Healthcare background

Strong communication skills

Project management expertise

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Standards Development Manager

Location: Covent Garden, London (hybrid)

Type: Permanent, full-time

About the role:

Join BSI as a Standards Development Manager (SDM) and play a key role in shaping industry standards within the Medical Devices sector. This is a diverse and dynamic opportunity to manage national and international standards committees, drive strategic initiatives, and engage with industry leaders to influence best practices.

The Acre, BSI’s head office in Covent Garden, is a two-level space designed to foster collaboration and hybrid working, promote wellbeing, creativity, and productivity, and support sustainability. It is solar-powered, fully electric, and built with environmental impact in mind. The building has achieved BREEAM Outstanding and NABERS 4.5-star certifications, supporting our journey to net zero.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of standards committees, projects, and programs, ensuring they meet market and stakeholder needs.
• Engage with key stakeholders—including industry experts, government bodies, and trade associations—to grow and develop standards.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and experience

• A background in healthcare, preferred.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Project management expertise, capable of handling multiple publishing projects across various industries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with professionals at all levels.
• A proactive and strategic mindset, keen to identify new opportunities for standards development.
• A keen eye for detail and appetite for fast-paced environments offering versatile opportunities and a supportive team environment.

What we offer

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from diverse perspectives and experiences of international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity/paternity/parental/adoption/compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

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

Join us

Together, we are building an organisation that is ready to meet the challenges ahead. Grow your career as you help us shape what comes next. We exist to have a positive impact, influence international thinking and action on important issues, and serve 86,000 customers in 193 countries. We’re focused on the future and on developing standards and guidelines to help customers reach net zero and to understand how new technologies such as AI impact lives. We’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on tomorrow’s challenges. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and learning is part of everyday work. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives—and take pride in what you do.

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

D&I policy

The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. At BSI we’re committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience, or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work.

If you have a disability or health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company. For over a century BSI has been recognised 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. Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI helps organizations grow by tackling society’s critical issues—from climate change to building trust in digital transformation—towards a better society and a sustainable world.

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