Job Description
An established and highly respected testing and certification organisation in Kettering is seeking an experienced leader to head up its Safety Products Testing & Certification function. This is a senior role with full responsibility for technical delivery, commercial performance, people leadership, and strategic growth within a regulated testing environment.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering accredited testing services, while also playing a key role in shaping business strategy, strengthening customer relationships, and identifying new commercial opportunities.
This role would suit a commercially astute technical leader who enjoys balancing operational excellence with business development and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a specialist testing and certification business area, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance
* Take full ownership of financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability
* Drive business growth through client engagement, service development, and market insight
* Ensure all testing activities comply with relevant accreditation standards and internal governance requirements
* Act as a senior point of contact for customers, regulators, and external stakeholders
* Lead, mentor, and develop technical and managerial teams
* Oversee continuous improvement initiatives across quality, efficiency, and service delivery
* Provide clear reporting and insight to senior leadership
About You
* Proven leadership experience within testing, certification, engineering, or a regulated technical environment
* Strong understanding of safety products, PPE, or compliance-led services
* Commercially minded with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and revenue growth
* Confident engaging with clients, regulators, and senior stakeholders
* Comfortable leading change, developing teams, and driving performance
* Excellent communication and decision-making skills
Why Apply?
* Senior leadership role with genuine influence and autonomy
* Opportunity to shape and grow a critical business function
* Work within a respected, accredited organisation
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Long-term career progression and professional development
If you are a senior technical leader looking to step into a high-impact role combining people leadership, commercial strategy, and technical authority, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us confidentially for more information.