I am recruiting for a Product/Assessment Manager for a leading & repeat client who specialises in the assessment & accreditation of UK organisations. The successful candidate will have strong supply chain & quality management systems experience within 17025 and ideally, experience working with or for an accredited/certified body. The role will focus on Quality Management Systems (QMS), bringing a wealth of experience in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of accreditation & assessment within this field. This is a full-time remote position, working from 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend travel. Please note, you should expect to travel for up to 2-3 days per week, with at least 2 nights spent away from home. This is an opportunity to work in the public interest for the world’s leading accreditation body.
Main Duties:
- The post calls for someone with a real passion for quality and a strong track record of working within accredited Certification Body.
- The Product/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.
- You will also be responsible for selecting assessment teams within 17025, establishing the assessment approach, leading & coordinating the team(s), collating and reporting on each assessment, progressing each project from start to finish.
- The position involves extensive travel, mainly within the UK, with frequent overnight stays. A valid UK driving license and vehicle are therefore essential.
Key Requirements:
- Relevant hands-on experience, a broad knowledge of QMS within 17025 - essential.
- Excellent understanding of the supply chain process within this field.
- Be customer-focused with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills - essential.
- Must have a valid UK driving license and own vehicle - essential.
- Have experience in organisation auditing or assessment - essential.
- Commercial-minded with excellent people and project management skills.
Benefits & Package:
- Salary between £55,000 – £60,000 per annum depending on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Excellent auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Income protection
- Company phone and laptop
- Extensive travel opportunities with all expenses paid
- Private healthcare scheme
- Life assurance
- Season ticket loan
- Gym discount
- Study support (after 6 months)
- Ability to apply for a company car (after 6 months)