Certification Management Board# Certification Management BoardClosing Date: 09 January 2026Application: Please submit a CV & Covering LetterPosition: Non-remuneratedTerm: You will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years and will be eligible for re-appointment for an additional term (maximum 6 years).The RoleWe are seeking senior-level professionals to join the Certification Management Board as independent and impartial stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to the governance and oversight of internationally recognised certification schemes.Successful candidates will:* Provide specialist knowledge in their sector, with desirable understanding of certification and accreditation requirements.* Be recognised as leaders with influence in their organisation, with extensive experience in welding, NDT, or Asset Integrity.* Demonstrate strong knowledge of governance, with experience in committee or board work.* Ideally bring auditing experience and familiarity with certification schemes.* Ideally be former employees of certification bodies.* Certificate holders with scheme knowledge in industries such as Oil & Gas, Construction, Power, Renewables, or Rail.About TWI Certification Ltd (TWI Cert)TWI Cert has been a trusted, accredited certification body for over 30 years, providing reliable third-party certification to individuals and organisations worldwide.Our mission is to assure industry of the competence, compliance, and credibility of its people, products, and procedures. With over 25 certification schemes available, ranging from welding inspection to training organisation approval, we are a global leader in certification excellence.Offices: Cambridge & MiddlesbroughReach: Certifying customers worldwideKey Facts* CSWIP & BGAS CSWIP has over 60,000 certificate holders worldwide* TWI Cert is the only UK Authorised Body for Certification for both Personnel and Company Certification with European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting (EWF) and the International Institute of Welding (IIW)* Company Certification services just under 300 companies and training organisations worldwide through various certification schemes* CSWIP has a Partner card scheme for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)* Personnel and Company Certification have partnerships within Europe to service our customers for UKCA/CE marking and PESR/PED* CSWIP scheme has been operating for over 50 years* TWI Cert has been operating for over 30 years* UKAS Accredited* IIW/EWF Accredited* ECWRV MemberTo learn more about the organisation please visit our website,Security requirements: This position will require a BPSS check which TWI will carry out.ExpensesThis is a volunteer role and will not be remunerated; however, out-of-pocket expenses including travel expenses will be reimbursed. Board meetings usually commence at 9am; however, if there is a justifiable reason to do so, e.g. a significant distance to travel, overnight accommodation will be arranged.LocationMeetings usually held at Granta Park, Cambridge.Time commitmentAvailable to attend meetings at least twice a year.Diversity statement: We are committed to treating everyone fairly and to being an inclusive organisation. Our aim is to create an environment where our people can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.Inclusion: We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.Disability Confident Scheme: We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all our people fairly.Artificial Intelligence: We want you to know that your application is in good hands. We do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. We believe in being open and transparent with our candidates, and we’re committed to giving your application the attention it deserves.# TWI Culture# As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.# # TWI Values:Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.* Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers* Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together* Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business* Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development* Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems* Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customersTWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.
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