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Standards Development Manager

Chiswick, Greater London

About the role:

The Standards Development Manager (SDM) is a permanent hybrid position.

The successful job holder will manage a portfolio of standards development committees, projects, and programs across national and international settings. They are responsible for developing a work program that meets stakeholder objectives, addresses market needs, and reflects good business practice.

The SDM will work with the Senior Standards Manager (SSM) and Sector team to develop BSI’s standards development position in their particular market sectors.

Responsibilities:

Develop links with relevant government departments and industry bodies to build networks, and use that network to raise awareness of standards, gain support for committee initiatives, and identify areas for future work. Play a role in the internal sector network and build relationships across BSI, including with the Content, Marketing, and Policy teams. Advise and support the UK input into international and European standardisation, taking an active role in international meetings as appropriate. Oversight of the project pipeline to ensure the timely delivery of projects. Identify areas of work, prepare business cases, and work with colleagues to create realistic publication and marketing plans. Provide advice and guidance to the Chair, participants, and stakeholders during meetings.

To be successful in the role, you will have: 

Strong communication skills, including the ability to persuade and influence, facilitate consensus, and manage conflict Ability to build relationships and understand stakeholder needs Project management skills - the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at different levels of seniority from various professional backgrounds

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance, and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now, and become part of the BSI family!

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