Technical Assessor - Management Systems:

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in joining the British Board of Agrément.

The BBA is looking to hire a Technical Assessor - Management Systems to join our UK North based Audit team.

Role Purpose:

The main purpose of the Technical Assessor is to undertake and complete new and existing Management Systems, Product Certification and Factory Production Control assessments at client manufacturing sites and locations across the UK and overseas. This will include quality, environment, occupational health & safety, and site-specific assessments ensuring compliance with pre-identified scheme requirements. This is a multi-skilled role where the job holder will be expected to deliver the required levels of productivity whilst maintaining the quality of assessments carried out and reporting accordingly.

About Us:

• The British Board of Agrément (BBA) provides services that help clients create accountability and mitigate risk.
• Through extensive research, auditing, inspection, testing and certification, we help to instil confidence in the entire Construction product supply chain.
• With a 50-year legacy as a trusted certification body, the BBA develops long-term partnerships with clients, assisting in the innovation and development of products and services, enabling continued commercial growth in both the UK and Global marketplaces, while remaining reassuringly impartial.
• As a for-profit organisation Limited by Guarantee, the BBA looks to reinvest in the industry for the benefit of all stakeholders.

About You:

• We’re looking for a candidate that is excited about excellence and playing a critical part in the business’ focus on serving our customers better.
• You are comfortable working in a structured environment, with the agility to adapt when necessary.
• You can work independently, and as part of a team and confident to suggest improvements to work more efficiently.

Essential Responsibilities:

Construction Product Manufacturing Audits:

• Assess new and existing client manufacturing sites in order to determine the compliance of the product being certified or currently certified by the BBA.
• Provide clear and concise reports on the assessment(s) undertaken at the client manufacturing sites within set time limits using the appropriate media.
• Ensure work practices related to management system certification and product certification as defined in the relevant management system procedures and as required by the rules of accreditation under which the BBA operates.
• Apply good working knowledge of manufacturing and building practices.

Factory Production Control:

• Assess new and existing client factory production control processes associated with products, standards and/or systems under assessment certified by the BBA at client manufacturing sites.
• Provide clear and concise reports on factory production control within set time limits using the appropriate media.
• Apply good working knowledge of manufacturing and building practices.

Management Systems Assessor:

• Assess new and existing client quality management systems against the requirements of ISO 9001 and other documented standards such as ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 and make decisions on compliance or otherwise.
• Provide clear and concise reports on quality management systems within set time limits using the appropriate media.
• Apply good working knowledge of manufacturing and building practices and quality management systems.
• Ensure work practices related to quality management system certification and product certification as defined in the relevant management system procedures and as required by the rules of accreditation under which the BBA operates.

Planning:

• Liaise closely with clients and BBA staff to ensure effective execution and communication of work to be carried out.
• Manage diary and travel arrangements ensuring best use of own time and to maximise revenue earning activities.

Coaching/Mentoring/Technical Advice:

• Supervise induction/coaching/knowledge transfer to new and inexperienced assessors.
• Coach assessors under training and if required recommend further training and development.
• Help mentor less experienced assessors as and when required.
• Provide technical and contractual advice and expertise when required.

Other:

• Deliver the required productivity levels whilst maintaining a professional and courteous service. Document: Technical Assessor Date: April 2024 Page: 2 of 3
• Provide information and advice on the range of services provided by the BBA.
• Proactively identify opportunities and sales leads ensuring details are passed to relevant staff.
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and technical documentation that apply to the work accordingly.
• Maintain professional competence by attending training courses and updating skills as and when required.
• Attend relevant BBA/Committee meetings when required.
• Covers the duties / responsibilities of team members when required regionally, nationally, and internationally.

General Responsibilities:

• To promote and adhere to all BBA policies and actively promote the BBA wherever possible.
• To be responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of your colleagues and others on the BBA premises in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and the BBA H&S manual.
• To carry out tasks broadly similar to those in this job description.
• To act professionally with integrity, impartiality and honesty at all times.
• To endeavour to self-improve and develop.

What we offer:

We believe that our strength lies in our people; that’s why we invest heavily in them through providing training to maintain and develop the skills of all our teams, enabling us to serve our clients better

Because of this we offer a total reward package of a competitive salary and employee benefits, including:

• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme of 6%
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 after five years of service
• Health care cash plan scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme – with up to 6 counselling sessions
• Flexible working hours to fit in with individual lifestyles opportunity to work from home (Most roles eligible to apply for the Hybrid Homeworking Scheme for up to 3 days a week following completion of induction.

We’re a social group and when we’re not working, we love to get together socially, and support local community initiatives whenever possible.