Offer summary

Qualifications:

Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills., Hands-on experience and broad knowledge of the digital sector, particularly in AI and cybersecurity., Experience in organisational auditing or assessment is essential., Degree level education is desirable, but practical experience is also considered..

Key responsibilities:

Select and lead assessment teams for accreditation processes.

Establish and coordinate the assessment approach and methodology.

Collate and report findings from each assessment.

Manage and progress each assessment project from initiation to completion.

Job description

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is seeking a skilled and experienced candidate for the dynamic role of Assessment Manager. This position focuses on the rapidly evolving field of digital technology, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

If you have a passion for quality, a solid background in conformity assessment, and an interest in digital technology, this is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of accredited conformity assessment in the UK.

To be successful in this role, you will:

Be customer-focused with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills;
Have relevant hands-on experience, a broad knowledge of the digital sector and a good understanding of modern quality management systems in organisations.
Have experience in organisational auditing or assessment.
Be educated to degree level (desirable, but not essential). Practical experience in a relevant discipline will also be taken into consideration.

The Role

This role promises to be both engaging and rewarding, offering a unique opportunity to serve the public interest with the world's leading accreditation body. It provides a chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

The Assessment Manager is the key focal point for our 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

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

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.

We welcome candidates across all types of backgrounds, circumstances, and identities to support our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments.

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