Global Standards Programme Lead | Hybrid

D&i Policy Bsi; United States; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working hours

ongoing training and development

27-days annual leave

paid sick leave

bank holidays

health insurance

life insurance

pension plan with company contribution

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

Job summary

BSI, based in Covent Garden, is seeking a Standards Programme Manager to steer national and international standards initiatives. You will oversee committees and projects, influence best practices, and engage with leaders to shape industry standards across sectors.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, project facilitation, and strategic development within a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer membership management and sector knowledge of safety, food or healthcare is beneficial.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; able to lead groups and represent the UK at panels or conferences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage differing opinions constructively.
• Proven project management ability to juggle multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of standards committees, projects and programmes across safety, food and healthcare sectors.
• Engage with stakeholders including industry experts, government bodies and trade associations.
• Drive strategic development and identify opportunities for new standards; expand BSI's sector influence.
• Represent the UK internationally on European and global standardisation efforts.
• Monitor sector developments and emerging trends to shape future standards and priorities.
• Ensure timely project delivery and collaborate with Content, Marketing and Policy teams.
• Provide guidance to committee chairs and participants, facilitating discussions and building consensus.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Autonomy

Proactivity

Agility

Curiosity

Job description

BSI, based in Covent Garden, is seeking a Standards Programme Manager to steer national and international standards initiatives. You will oversee committees and projects, influence best practices, and engage with leaders to shape industry standards across sectors.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, project facilitation, and strategic development within a hybrid working model.