Strategic Technical Director | Standards & Compliance Leader

Proprec; Stafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

35 days holiday

Early finishes on Fridays

Flexible working

Free car parking

Job summary

Proprec is seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead its technical strategy and guide the organisation through evolving legislation, standards and regulatory requirements. Based in Staffordshire, you will report to the CEO and shape the technical direction for members and stakeholders.

You will build and lead a high-calibre technical team, develop practical guidance and engage with government bodies and industry groups to drive commercially valuable initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar senior technical leadership role.
• Experience in construction, engineering or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable.
• Experience working with standards bodies, regulators, government or industry committees.
• Proactive, commercially aware and able to anticipate regulatory change.
• Excellent communicator able to translate complex requirements into practical advice.
• Confident representing the organisation at senior industry, government and standards meetings.
• Experience leading teams and developing technical guidance, training or presentations.
• Senior Leadership Team member with drive and ambition.
• Able to create and present technical reports to the Board.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technical Team, providing support and guidance.
• Represent the organisation with government, regulators, BSI, standards committees and industry bodies.
• Monitor emerging legislation and standards and assess their impact on members.
• Develop practical guidance, publications, webinars, training and technical initiatives.
• Provide authoritative advice on compliance, standards, product safety and best practice.
• Identify opportunities to improve member services and develop commercially valuable technical products.
• Build a strong technical team that provides advice to members, the public and government bodies.
• Build strong relationships across government, industry and memberships.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure the organisation remains an industry authority.

Job description

Proprec is seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead its technical strategy and guide the organisation through evolving legislation, standards and regulatory requirements. Based in Staffordshire, you will report to the CEO and shape the technical direction for members and stakeholders.

You will build and lead a high-calibre technical team, develop practical guidance and engage with government bodies and industry groups to drive commercially valuable initiatives.