Standards Engagement Manager (12 month contract)

The British Standards Institution (BSI); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan with company contribution

Car allowance

Job summary

The British Standards Institution (BSI) in London is hiring a Standards Engagement Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will manage a portfolio of standards development committees and programmes across national and international settings, working on a hybrid basis from The Acre, Covent Garden.

You will develop work programmes aligned with stakeholder objectives, lead meetings, build strong relationships with regulators and industry experts, and collaborate with internal teams to

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 with the ability to manage multiple committees and priorities.
• Detail-oriented with experience preparing agendas, minutes and meeting logistics.
• Experience in standards, publishing, membership bodies or similar environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of standards development projects, delivering on timelines and objectives.
• Lead and support industry committees guiding stakeholders through standards development.
• Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, regulators and industry groups.
• Facilitate meetings and stakeholder discussions to drive consensus.
• Identify emerging trends and market needs; develop business cases for new standards.
• Represent UK interests in international and European standards activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise reach and impact of published standards.
• Recruit, onboard and develop committee members to foster engaged expert communities.

Skills

Engagement management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Leadership

Microsoft Copilot

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 Engagement 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 Engagement 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, you will have

• 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. 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 out 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.