Fire Systems Certification Manager

As our Certification Manager for fire suppression schemes you will be responsible for the effective management and development of the Certification Schemes for this range of products. You will deliver high-quality right first time product evaluation, achieving client satisfaction and achieving company commercial targets.

The position involves management of client certification projects, reviewing of relevant standards and ensuring changes are transitioned and delivered accordingly. You will be working closely with clients and other scheme owners, reviewing reports and performing assessment for the recommendation and issue of certification across various schemes for products that include Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets, Hose Reels and other suppression systems.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Certification Manager you will plan, prioritise and supervise your own work to ensure: -

• Technical support of Contract Reviews and ensuring applications are set up correctly
• Certification applications are processed timely and effectively
• Technical reports are reviewed timely and effectively
• Certification recommendations are made when in ownership of the project
• Fee-earning project utilisation is maximised
• Delivery of projects to customer expectations and deadlines
• Provide policy and authoritative input on technical, regulatory and procedural issues

Person Specification:

• Previous experience related to the certification or assessment of fire equipment / suppression systems OR
• Experience gained in Quality Management within a manufacturing environment, specifically within the areas of pressure equipment (e.g. pipes, valves), extinguishants (e.g. chemicals) or fire suppression equipment (e.g. extinguishers, hose reels, sprinkler systems, water mist, fire blankets)
• Knowledge of ISO 17065 compliance requirements for certification would be distinct benefit.
• Familiarity with reading and understanding Standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - capable of communicating technical issues to a wide audience including clients with limited technical knowledge
• General knowledge of business principles and operating practices (commercial awareness
• General level of IT literacy and capability of learning and adopting new systems. e.g. BSI Internal Systems
• Ability to work remotely as part of a team and to tight time scales
• Comfortable dealing with people at all levels throughout a business

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