Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Certification Manager to support a leading Defence organisation, contributing to vital safety certification processes for ships, submarines, and boats. You will join a dynamic team responsible for overseeing certification management, driving business change initiatives, and ensuring compliance and robust reporting through comprehensive data management.
Location: Hybrid – Abbey Wood, Bristol (minimum 3 days per week onsite).
Rate: Up to £550/day (Inside IR35, via an umbrella company)
Contract Duration: ASAP – 31/03/2026 (Total of 110 days)
Application Deadline: 16/06/2025, 17:00
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
* Lead management and development initiatives within the Naval Authority Development Group (NADG), contributing to Naval Authority Notices and Directives.
* Regularly manage and update weekly PowerBI dashboards and associated databases, ensuring accurate weekly and monthly reporting metrics.
* Oversee certification business changes, actively engaging stakeholders, and maintaining progress updates through a structured Certification Business Change Plan.
* Facilitate stakeholder management, enhancing databases and reporting mechanisms to generate detailed Certification Reports.
* Support management of certification strategies, delegation letters, and administrative tasks linked to the NAIMS database.
* Coordinate the development, management, and distribution of the programme of work, contributing actively to the Naval Authority Publications Group (NAGP).
* Collaborate closely with teams assessing the application of ANEP102 and using SUBSAFE as a safety management tool, delivering comprehensive mapping reports and assessments.
* Represent the organisation at SSNALG, providing detailed reports on submarine certification issues.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Comprehensive knowledge of UK Defence safety and environmental business processes.
* Demonstrable experience in safety management policy and processes.
* Strong understanding of Defence Maritime operations and the Naval Authority's role in safety assurance and certification.
* High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
* Active UK Security Clearance (SC).
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge and experience in submarine, ship, and boat certification, including familiarity with Recognised Organisations and Classification Societies.
* Proficiency in PowerBI.
Additional Information:
* UK nationals only.
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