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Technical Manager - Certification Services and Lead Auditor
AKW Consultants
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
3 days ago
ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO/IEC 17021ISO 19011Lead Auditor
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About the Role
AKW Consultants is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the establishment of an accredited management systems certification business. The role involves developing certification capabilities, obtaining ISO/IEC 17021 accreditation, and delivering certification services.
Key Skills for This Role
ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO/IEC 17021ISO 19011Lead Auditor
Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment of AKW’s accredited Management Systems Certification Body
- Develop and implement the management system required for accreditation under ISO/IEC 17021
- Prepare AKW for accreditation by the relevant Accreditation Body
- Develop certification policies, procedures, manuals, work instructions, templates and operational documentation
- Establish certification governance, including impartiality arrangements, certification decision making processes, appeals, complaints, document control and certification records
- Develop auditor competence criteria, qualification requirements and witness audit programmes
- Design certification schemes and audit methodologies for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Liaise with accreditation bodies throughout the accreditation process
- Support accreditation assessments and witness audits
- Ensure the ongoing effectiveness and continual improvement of the certification management system
- Lead third party certification audits against ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Conduct integrated management system gap assessments and readiness reviews
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Quality Management, Science, Business or a related discipline
- Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in management systems auditing or certification
- Experience conducting third party certification audits
- Experience developing and implementing Integrated Management Systems
- Experience in certification decision making processes
- Experience managing audit programmes
- Experience in auditor competence management
- Experience in technical review of audit reports
- Experience preparing organisations for certification
- Experience leading audit teams
- Experience in client engagement and technical advisory
Full Job Posting
About AKW Consultants
- AKW Consultants is a specialist advisory firm providing consulting, assurance and technical advisory services in governance, risk, compliance, responsible sourcing, ESG, sustainability and integrated management systems.
- Our clients include governments, multinational corporations, mining companies, precious metals refiners, manufacturers, financial institutions and international organisations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia.
- As part of our strategic growth, AKW is establishing an internationally accredited management systems certification business. We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager who will play a leading role in developing our certification capability, obtaining ISO/IEC 17021 accreditation, and delivering
The Opportunity
- This is a unique opportunity to join AKW Consultants at an exciting stage of growth.
- The successful candidate will lead the establishment of AKW’s certification business while also managing third party certification audits, developing certification schemes, mentoring auditors and ensuring compliance with international accreditation requirements.
- This role requires an experienced certification professional with a strong understanding of ISO management systems, accreditation requirements and conformity assessment principles.
Key Responsibilities Certification Body Development
- Lead the establishment of AKW’s accredited Management Systems Certification Body.
- Develop and implement the management system required for accreditation under ISO/IEC 17021.
- Prepare AKW for accreditation by the relevant Accreditation Body.
- Develop certification policies, procedures, manuals, work instructions, templates and operational documentation.
- Establish certification governance, including impartiality arrangements, certification decision making processes, appeals, complaints, document control and certification records.
- Develop auditor competence criteria, qualification requirements and witness audit programmes.
- Design certification schemes and audit methodologies for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Liaise with accreditation bodies throughout the accreditation process.
- Support accreditation assessments and witness audits.
- Ensure the ongoing effectiveness and continual improvement of the certification management system.
Key Responsibilities Audit & Assurance
- Lead third party certification audits against ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Conduct integrated management system gap assessments and readiness reviews.
- Evaluate organisational governance, operational processes and management systems.
- Identify non conformities, root causes and opportunities for continual improvement.
- Review quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
- Prepare high quality audit reports, executive summaries and certification recommendations.
- Support clients in implementing corrective actions and preparing for certification.
- Deliver internal auditor and lead auditor training programmes.
- Mentor junior auditors and technical personnel.
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership
- Monitor developments in ISO standards, accreditation requirements and international best practices.
- Provide technical guidance to audit teams and certification decision makers.
- Support the expansion of AKW’s certification portfolio into additional ISO standards.
- Maintain technical competence across certification activities.
- Promote a culture of impartiality, technical excellence and continual improvement.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Quality Management, Science, Business or a related discipline.
- Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in management systems auditing or certification.
- Experience conducting third party certification audits.
Essential Experience
- Developing and implementing Integrated Management Systems.
- Third party certification auditing.
- Certification decision making processes.
- Managing audit programmes.
- Auditor competence management.
- Technical review of audit reports.
- Preparing organisations for certification.
- Leading audit teams.
- Client engagement and technical advisory.
Highly Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working within an accredited Certification Body.
- Practical experience implementing ISO/IEC 17021.
- Experience establishing or managing a Certification Body.
- Experience preparing organisations for accreditation.
- Experience participating in Accreditation Body assessments or witness audits.
- Experience acting as Technical Manager, Certification Manager or Scheme Manager.
- Experience liaising with Accreditation Bodies such as EIAC, UKAS, IAS, ANAB, JAS ANZ or equivalent.
- Experience developing certification procedures, technical documentation and competence frameworks.
Technical Knowledge
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- ISO 19011 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
- ISO/IEC 17021 Conformity Assessment Requirements for Management Systems Certification Bodies
- Risk based auditing principles
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Audit planning and reporting
- Management system implementation
- Continual improvement methodologies
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical expertise in management systems certification.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
- Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior executives.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Commitment to impartiality, independence and technical excellence.
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