Standards Development Manager

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Job Title: Standards Development Manager

Location: London (Chiswick, Greater London)

Type: Permanent (hybrid)

About the role:

Join BSI as a Standards Development Manager (SDM) and play a key role in shaping industry standards within the built environment sector. This is a dynamic opportunity to manage national and international standards committees, drive strategic initiatives, and engage with industry leaders to influence best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of standards committees, projects, and programs, ensuring they meet market and stakeholder needs.
• Engage with key stakeholders—including industry experts, government bodies, and trade associations—to grow and develop standards.
• Drive strategic development, identifying opportunities for new standards and expanding BSI’s influence in the sector.
• Represent the UK internationally, providing expert input on European and global standardisation efforts.
• Ensure timely project delivery, overseeing workflows and collaborating with internal teams, including Content, Marketing, and Policy.
• Provide expert guidance to committee chairs, participants, and stakeholders, facilitating discussions and building consensus.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Project management expertise, capable of handling multiple publishing projects across various industries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with professionals at all levels.
• A proactive, strategic mindset, keen to identify new opportunities for standards development.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, and ongoing training and development.

*Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy

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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.

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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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