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Job Title: Head of Standards - Sustainability
Location: The Acre, Covent Garden - Hybrid working
Type: Permanent
We are hiring for the exciting role of Head of Standards - Sustainability to join BSI's Knowledge Solutions division on a permanent basis. In this role you will be responsible for leading BSI’s standards development programme across the sustainability and transport & mobility sectors, ensuring the portfolio remains commercially successful, aligned to market needs and delivers measurable industry impact. The role combines strategic leadership, people management, stakeholder engagement and commercial accountability, while representing BSI externally and influencing the development of national, European and international standards.
The successful candidate will lead a team of standards professionals, shape future standards strategy, and work closely with colleagues across policy, marketing, product and commercial functions to maximise the value and reach of the standards portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic direction and delivery of the Sustainability and Transport & Mobility standards portfolio, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives.
Oversee the standards development programme, ensuring committees and workstreams are effectively managed and aligned to wider organisational strategy.
Manage, develop and motivate a high-performing team, fostering accountability, engagement and professional growth.
Drive commercial performance through revenue forecasting, business planning and support of wider revenue-generating activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, industry bodies and external partners while representing BSI at industry events.
Influence the development of international and European standards through engagement with external standards organisations and policy groups.
Develop robust business cases, strategic plans and new work proposals that support portfolio growth and market relevance.
Collaborate with marketing, product and commercial teams to maximise the visibility, adoption and impact of standards across target markets.
To be successful in the role, you will have
Significant leadership experience managing specialist teams. within a standards, regulatory, technical or governance environment is ideal.
Strong knowledge of sustainability and transport & mobility would be advantageous.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Proven ability to build relationships, influence senior stakeholders and represent an organisation externally with credibility and authority.
Excellent communication, strategic planning, negotiation and matrix leadership skills, with the ability to drive results across cross-functional teams.
Commercial acumen with experience developing business cases, managing budgets, forecasting revenue and supporting growth initiatives.
Demonstrable experience of standards development, committee governance, policy development or equivalent industry frameworks. - Desirable
Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development.
We offer flexible working, as well as 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
Salary Range: £70,000 - £72,750 + Car allowance & Annual Bonus
The advertised salary range reflects the level,…