Technical Compliance & Certification Officer

Solutions Driven; Portishead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Driven is seeking a Technical Compliance & Certification Officer to support accreditation activities and the improvement of management systems across international operations. The role involves liaising with UKAS and other accreditation bodies, reviewing files, and assisting certification decisions.

Ideal candidates have Certification Body experience, strong knowledge of accreditation processes, and solid command of ISO management system standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Certification Body.
• Knowledge of accreditation procedures and AB requirements.
• Understanding of certification processes and decision-making.
• Experience maintaining management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical documentation.
• Strong communication with accreditation bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Familiarity with ISO management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Support accreditation activities, liaising with UKAS and ABs.
• Assist with accreditation assessments and external audits.
• Review certification files, conduct contract reviews, and support certification decisions.
• Maintain and improve management systems to meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Help implement effective quality management processes across the business.
• Coordinate communications with accreditation bodies regarding audit planning and technical matters.
• Maintain, review, and update technical documentation and controlled documents.
• Support the Compliance Director with technical compliance initiatives across international offices.

Skills

Certification Body Experience

Accreditation Knowledge

Certification Processes

Management Systems

Documentation & QA

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Communication

English Fluency

Job description

We are looking for a Technical Compliance & Certification Officer to support the delivery of accredited certification services across international operations.

Working closely with the Compliance Director, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the accredited management system schemes, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements, supporting certification activities, and helping to continuously improve the management systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working within a certification body who enjoys technical compliance, quality systems, and collaborating with international teams.

Key Responsibilities

As Technical Compliance & Certification Officer, you will:

• Support accreditation activities, including liaising with UKAS and other Accreditation Bodies (ABs).
• Assist with accreditation assessments and external audits.
• Review certification files, conduct contract reviews, and support certification decision processes.
• Maintain and continually improve the company's management systems to ensure compliance with current standards and regulatory requirements.
• Help implement effective and efficient quality management processes across the business.
• Coordinate communications with accreditation bodies regarding audit planning and technical matters.
• Maintain, review, and update technical documentation and controlled documents.
• Support the Compliance Director with technical compliance initiatives across multiple international offices.

About You

We're looking for someone who already has experience within the certification industry and understands accredited management system schemes.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working for a Certification Body.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes and accreditation body requirements.
• Understanding of certification processes, including file reviews and certification decisions.
• Experience supporting or maintaining management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with accreditation bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of one or more ISO management system standards such as:

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 27001

ISO 22000

ISO 50001

ISO 13485

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work within an international organisation where the UK team acts as the technical centre, providing oversight and support to multiple global offices. You'll work alongside experienced technical professionals while contributing to the continued growth and integrity of internationally recognised certification schemes.