External Audit Manager / Accreditation Manager

ABAC Centre of Excellence Limited is seeking an experienced Audits & Certification Manager to lead and safeguard its accredited certification operations. This is a senior, trust‑critical role responsible for ensuring certification integrity, accreditation compliance, and consistent delivery of high-quality audit and certification services across multiple ISO schemes.The role requires strong technical authority, governance discipline, and the confidence to operate under regulatory and accreditation scrutiny.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee end-to-end delivery of ISO certification audits and certification decisions.Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and applicable scheme rules.Act as a focal point for accreditation bodies (EIAC / IAS / UKAS / DSM, as applicable).Maintain auditor competence, authorisation, and impartiality frameworks.Review and approve certification decisions and technical files.Manage certification risks, escalations, and corrective actions.Ensure certification records, data integrity, and confidentiality.Support client confidence, service quality, and certification credibility.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Compliance, Governance, Risk, Law, or related field (Master’s preferred).Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 37001 / ISO 37301 or equivalent).Minimum 4–5 years of experience in certification, audits, or accredited conformity assessment.Proven experience dealing with accreditation bodies and witness audits.Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17021-1.Core CompetenciesCertification governance and impartiality management.Accreditation readiness and regulatory engagement.Risk-based decision-making.Strong documentation and audit discipline.Professional judgment under pressure.Clear, executive‑level communication.What We OfferSenior role with direct exposure to accreditation and regulated clients.High professional independence and decision authority.International certification environment.Opportunity to shape and strengthen certification governance.Why This Role MattersThis role directly protects ABAC’s accreditation, reputation, and client trust. The successful candidate will act as a custodian of certification integrity, ensuring that growth never compromises governance.#J-18808-Ljbffr