Standards Engagement Manager (12 month contract)

BSI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 leave

Paid paternity leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption leave

Compassionate leave

Paid bereavement leave

Learning and development opportunities

Tailorable flexible benefits

Job summary

BSI in London is seeking a Standards Development Manager to oversee a portfolio of standards development projects on a 12-month fixed-term contract, operating on a hybrid basis from the London office with two days in the office per month. You will collaborate with the Senior Standards Manager and sector teams to advance national and international standards initiatives.

The role requires experience in engagement, project/relationship management, and strong stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in engagement, project management or relationship management roles.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communicating with and influencing industry experts and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation skills to handle multiple committees and priorities.
• Detail-oriented with experience preparing agendas, minutes and meeting logistics.
• Strong written communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience in standards, publishing, membership bodies or similar stakeholder-led environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of standards development projects, ensuring delivery to timelines, quality standards and business objectives.
• Lead and support industry committees, guiding stakeholders through development of nationally and internationally recognised standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, regulators, industry associations and subject matter experts.
• Facilitate meetings and stakeholder discussions, driving consensus and resolving differing viewpoints to achieve outcomes.
• Identify emerging industry trends and market needs, developing business cases and recommendations for new standards initiatives.
• Represent and support UK interests within international and European standards development activities and working groups.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, policy and content functions to maximise reach and impact of published standards.
• Recruit, onboard and develop committee members, ensuring diverse, engaged and effective expert communities.

Skills

Engagement experience

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Minutes & agendas

Copilot proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

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: The Acre, Covent Garden, London - Hybrid working, 2 days per month in the office & additional business needs

Type: 12 month fixed term contract

We are hiring for a Standards Development Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract, working on a hybrid basis from our London office. In this role you will manage a portfolio of standards development committees, projects, and programmes across both national and international settings.

You will be responsible for developing a work programme that meets stakeholder objectives, addresses market needs, and reflects good business practice. As a SDM you will work with the Senior Standards Manager (SSM) and Sector team to develop BSI’s standards development position in their particular market sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of standards development projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, quality standards and business objectives.
• Lead and support industry committees, guiding expert stakeholders through the development of nationally and internationally recognised standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, regulators, industry associations and subject matter experts.
• Facilitate meetings and stakeholder discussions, driving consensus and resolving differing viewpoints to achieve successful outcomes.
• Identify emerging industry trends and market needs, developing business cases and recommendations for new standards initiatives.
• Represent and support UK interests within international and European standards development activities and working groups.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, policy and content functions to maximise the reach, adoption and impact of published standards.
• Recruit, onboard and develop committee members, ensuring diverse, engaged and effective expert communities.

To be successful in the role

• Previous experience within an Engagement, Project Management or Relationship Management position.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communicating with and influencing industry experts and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple committees and priorities.
• Detail-oriented, with experience preparing agendas, minutes and meeting logistics.
• Strong written communication skills and confidence using tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience in standards, publishing, membership bodies or similar stakeholder-led environments is advantageous.

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 the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development.

Salary Range: £40,000 - £42,400

The advertised salary range reflects the level, scope and responsibilities of the role. Starting salary within that range will be determined based on experience, skills, market considerations and alignment with internal equity principles.

Benefits

• 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 leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption leave
• Compassionate leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

• 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. Grow your career as you help us shape what comes next.

We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

We’re focused on our future - and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives - and you’ll 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, together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

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, and engage with our global organization 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.