Job description

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is looking for a skilled and experienced candidate to take on the exciting and varied role of Assessment Manager within our Corporate Sustainability, Validation and Verification team.

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have a strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17029 and its implementation.
Be customer focused with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills.
Have relevant hands-on experience, a broad knowledge of your sector and a good understanding of modern quality management systems in organisations.
Have experience in organisation auditing or assessment.
Have a mindset of adding value.
Be educated to degree level. This is desirable, but not essential. Practical experience in a relevant discipline will also be taken into consideration.

The Role

The post calls for someone with a real passion for quality and a strong track record in Verification and Validation market and its associated industries.

The work will be challenging, but satisfying. This is an opportunity to work in the public interest for one of the world’s leaders in accreditation.

The Assessment Manager is the key focal point for customers. You’ll be expected to meet their reasonable accreditation expectations with objectivity, diligence, and excellent customer service.

The Assessment Manager will also be responsible for:

Selecting assessment teams
Establishing the assessment approach
Leading the assessment and coordinating the team
Collating and reporting each assessment
Progressing each assessment project from start to finish

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging

UKAS is proud to be the United Kingdom’s sole Accreditation Body. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. UKAS is committed to promoting a culture of belonging and values the differences and uniqueness that everyone brings to the organisation.

The position involves extensive travel, mainly within the UK, with frequent overnight stays.

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