Senior Assessment Manager
CurrentA committed, dedicated individual with drive, determination, and the ability to deliver key objectives against challenging deadlines. Organised, honest, and able to work under pressure within a team environment and on individual tasks. Extensive experience of successfully managing teams of up to 30 people across a range of technical disciplines. Comprehensive knowledge of key account management, with a demonstrable history of working in both Science Services and Accreditation industries. Experienced in Policy Review and Development, application of International Quality Standards, Government Department and Police Laboratory Accreditation, Safety and Quality Management in the UK and abroad. Flexible in response to business needs, adaptable and able to learn new disciplines with a keen, positive attitude.WORK HISTORYSenior Assessment Manager – UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) 08/2021 - 03/2022 • Support of Section Head in developing, coordinating and monitoring newly recruited Assessment Managers• Managed technical and operational staff delivering key aspects of the accreditation service• Effectively managed UK Police and Forensic Service customer key accounts and assessments• Delivered and maintained my own full Assessment Manager caseload whilst line managing three staff• Monitored, mentored, and supervised the evaluation and interpretations of Accreditation Standards across the team• Promoted ‘out the box’ thinking to assist assessment approach whilst adhering to policies.Assessment Manager - UKAS 10/2012 - 08/2021• Delivered successful assessment outcomes with large teams of assessors against ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC17021, ISO/IEC17065 ISO/IEC17024 and ISO/IEC17043 standards under the requirements of ISO/IEC17011• Led Assessments for a defined caseload of customers across a range of technical sectors including ATEX, Public analysts, Microbiology, Food Testing, Textiles, Chemistry, Forensics and Car part Manufacturing
