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Job Title:Technical Manager
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
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Education Required:High School Diploma/GED
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Job Description:
Technical Manager
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Work From Your Own Home | UK-Buckinghamshire-High Wycombe | UK-Cheshire-Warrington





ID 2024-13467
Overview



BM TRADA part of Element, has a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our growing Management Systems team. This role will report directly to our Head of Audit Resources, and will operate as an instrumental part of the team supporting with Technical Competence.
BM TRADA exists to help make certain that the materials, products and processes that we test, inspect and certify for our customers are always safe, of the highest quality and fit for purpose. You will be responsible for undertaking Management System audits supporting a variety of clients across the UK and Ireland.





Responsibilities



Deputise for the Head of Auditor Resources as required
Undertake direct line management, performance monitoring and reporting for the employed audit team
Carry out 3rd party audits
Support and develop the competence of the audit team delivering audit services within the System Certification Business Unit
Develop the short / medium and long-term strategy for competency resources to support the current and potential revenue streams
Undertake auditor profile reviews and formulate training plans
Undertake the competency review and system and identify changes and updates, suggesting improvements where required, including completion of auditor competency interviews
Organisation and delivery of annual auditor update days in conjunction with departmental and wider business staff including additional auditor training as required
Contribute towards the weekly and monthly SQDC calls, delivering this to the employed staff then wider audience as noted
Provide performance reports
Assist in technical queries related to BM TRADA Certification Schemes for the audit team - both employed and sub-contract
Development of legislative and technical bulletins related to BM TRADA Certification Schemes for the audit team to support the currency of their knowledge
Attendance and participation at appropriate forums
To maintain professional status and CPD requirements in accordance with accreditation and business requirements and to develop new competency and product skills as required






Skills / Qualifications



Ideally educated with a degree or equivalent industry experience
Sound knowledge of core Management Systems standards and / or supply chain standards
Experience with managing a team
Experience of the certification industry with ability to coach and mentor peers
Good MS Office skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and oral
Prompt, accurate and reliable and an ability to work to deadlines
Prepared to take on additional challenges as and when they are identified
Strong motivation, commitment, and resilience to lead success and influencing change management
The ability to develop strong working relationships within the team, with colleagues at all levels, and clients

We offer a competitive salary depending on experience, enhanced annual leave entitlement plus benefits such as car allowance, company pension scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, long term service reward, paid volunteer days and flexible hybrid working

Additionally, we believe that you should be working to develop your career. Through our Career Ladder professional development scheme we will work with you to progress your ambitions to achieve your career goals.
Benefits of working at Element
33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance
Legal & General Pension scheme / Enhanced Company Sick Pay / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme
To apply please email Leigh.McComish@element.com
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Company Overview



Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.





Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Refer to ID 79302026 when applying