UKAS is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to work as an Assessment Manager in the Calibration Sector. This is a challenging and satisfying role, providing the opportunity to work in the public interest for a world-leading Accreditation Body.

It is expected that the successful applicant will have experience and detailed technical expertise in one or more fields of:

• Dimensional calibration
• Force calibration
• Mass calibration
• Angle calibration
• Torque calibration
• Temperature calibration
• Electrical calibration
• Pressure calibration

The Role also requires candidates to:

• Have a sound understanding of ISO/IEC 17025, preferably with practical laboratory experience within an ISO/IEC 17025 measurement environment;
• Have appropriate technical education in an engineering discipline;
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively, management and stakeholders at all levels
• Ideally have hands on experience in laboratory calibration auditing or assessment with a mind-set of adding value.

The Role

The post calls for someone with a real passion for quality and proven experience in accredited calibration environment.

The work will be both engaging and rewarding. This is an opportunity to work in the public interest for the world’s leading accreditation body.

The Assessment Manager is the key focal point for 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.