Global Head of Accreditation and Compliance
BSI
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Define and lead the global accreditation strategy
- Maintain strong global and regional accreditation relationships
- Lead global readiness for external audits
- Oversee system design, integration, and governance of the Business Management System
- Identify and mitigate risks to impartiality, compliance, and accreditation
- Develop and oversee the global internal audit programme
- Leverage data and horizon scanning to identify regulatory and accreditation changes
- Build global Q&C capability through training and development
Requirements
- Robust experience in Conformity Assessment at regional/global level
- Knowledge of IAF Mandatory Documents, ISO/IEC 17021 and related accreditation/recognition requirements
- Background in accreditation management e.g. ISO/IEC 17021/17029/17064
- Practical auditing experience desirable
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Experience in managing relationships with accreditation and regulatory bodies
- High integrity and strong commitment to impartiality and compliance
- Flexibility and adaptability to change
- Advanced professional certifications e.g. CQI/IRCA, Six Sigma or Risk Management advantageous
- Excellent command in written and verbal English
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Conformity Assessmentaccreditation managementISO/IEC 17021ISO/IEC 17029ISO/IEC 17064auditingrisk managementdata analysisregulatory complianceinternal audit programme
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder engagementintegritycommitment to impartialityflexibilityadaptabilitycommunicationtraining and developmentrelationship managementstrategic thinking
Certifications
CQIIRCASix SigmaRisk Management